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SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
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The Sampson Weekly
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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 19
Week of May 2-8, 2013
www.thesampsonweekly.com
INSIDE
Faith
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Entertainment
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Real Estate
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WEATHER
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House Bill 870 Could Change
Transparency of Local
Board Meetings
“An Act To Require All Public Bodies
To Record Meetings Held In Closed Session”
On April 11th, State House of
Representative Jimmy Dixon filed
House Bill 870 to be considered
by the General Assembly of North
Carolina during the 2013 session.
Co-sponsors include Reps. J. Bell,
Collins, Fulghum, Horn, Jordan,
Pittman, and Specials.
The current statute reads as follows:
“Every public body shall keep full
and accurate minutes of all official
meetings, including any closed
sessions held pursuant to G.S.
143-318.11. Such minutes may
be in written form or, at the option
of the public body, may be in the
Rep Jimmy Dixon
form of sound or video and sound
recordings. When In addition to the requirements of subsection (f) of this section,
when a public body meets in closed session, it shall keep a general account of
the closed session so that a person not in attendance would have a reasonable
understanding of what transpired. Such accounts may be a written narrative, or
video or audio recordings. Such minutes and accounts shall be public records within
the meaning of the Public Records Law, G.S. 132-1 et seq.; provided, however,
that minutes or an account of a closed session conducted in compliance with
CLOSED SESSION, see P. 4
Hayden’s Journey
of Inspiration
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WEEKLY INDEX
Local................................................1-7
Faith....................................................8
Entertainment.....................................9
Shop Salemburg................................10
Mother’s Day......................................11
Education..........................................12
Real Estate.........................................13
Health...............................................14
Crime................................................15
Puzzles..............................................16
Obituaries.........................................17
Classifieds.........................................18
Business............................................19
Ford of Clinton.................................20
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East Park Cinema Manager Ray Cannon
East Park Cinema in Clinton is gearing up for a stampede;
a pandemonium of excited Iron Man movie fans. Rightly
so, with a special showing of Iron Man 3 being held on
Thursday night at 9pm. According to Ray Cannon, Manager
of East Park Cinema, “We received special permission
to run the movie Thursday night. I decided to have the
showing at 9pm to allow younger people to attend. We
are expecting a huge crowd. With our digital equipment,
Iron Man fans can expect a jaw-dropping experience.
With improved sound quality and high definition picture,
the action thriller will come to life on the screen.”
Other show times include Friday night at 6:30 and 9:00;
Saturday and Sunday 1:30, 4:00, 6:30 and 9:00.
The movie has already brought in “hundreds of people;
filling the movie theater in Mayfaire for a special screening
of Iron Man 3 on Sunday” according to Rose Hill town
manager Tom Drum. “It was really a nice event.”
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WEEKLY VERSE
Hatred
stirs up
dissension,
but love
covers over
all wrongs.
Proverbs
10:12
Iron Man 3 to
Draw Huge
Crowds to
Local Theater
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Reid Darden gives Hayden a check from the first HJI Golf Tournament
The HJI Foundation will host its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, May 11th at
Timberlake Golf Club. There are still Hole Sponsorships available, and tournament
organizers are still accepting team registrations. Hole Sponsorship is only $100 and
team registration fees are only $300 for a team of four. Tournament players will enjoy
JOURNEY, see P. 3
The screening was open to those who played a role in
the production of the movie. With parts of the movie
being filmed in our neighboring towns of Rose Hill and
Wilmington, eager participants lined up in anticipation
of the fruits of their labor. Everyone had to turn in their
cell phones before entering the cinema to prevent anyone
from filming portions of the movie.
Local cast and crew members, legislators and even the
film’s Executive Producer, Charles Newirth attended the
event. Three theaters showed the move to guests in 3D at
5 pm and the same three theaters showed the film again
later Sunday night. In all, they had about 1,400 seats filled
with eager Iron Man enthusiasts.
IRON MAN, see P. 3
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LOCAL NEWS
From The Desk of
Senator Brent Jackson
I hope everyone
has had a great
week. It has been
another busy week
in Raleigh, working
on the budget
and the crossover
deadline on May
16th. Thank you all
for subscribing!
Just a few notes
about this column.
I received several questions last week about the “Notable
Legislation” section. I am not endorsing a bill by placing
it in that section (I might be a primary or cosponsor on
several). This section is for bills that I think will affect my
district. This section will be retitled in the new format.
NOTABLE LEGISLATION:
*SB 489 - Consumer Finance Act Amendments- An act to
modify the maximum interest rate allowed and to make
various amendments to the North Carolina Consumer
Finance Act to ensure continued access to credit. -This
bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Commerce.
*SB 320 - Improve Ed. for Children Who Are Deaf- An
act to improve educational outcomes for North Carolina
children who are deaf or hard of hearing. - This bill is
currently in the Senate Committee on Education/Higher
Education.
*SB 486 - Pertussis Education & Awareness- An act
requiring hospitals to provide parents of newborns with
educational information about Pertussis Disease and
available vaccine protections. - This bill is currently in the
Senate Health Care Committee. If favorable it will move to
the Senate Finance Committee. I am a Cosponsor of this
bill.
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT:
Two Vidant Health Ambulatory clinics have earned the
prestigious recognition of being added to the National
Committee for Quality Assurance. Vidant Family Medicine
- Wallace and Vidant Internal Medicine - Edenton were
recognized as patient-centered medical home models
that pro-actively organize care around patients, work in
teams, and coordinate and track care over time. These two
clinics transformed their care plans from the traditional
care model to a level 3 patient-centered medical home.
REMINDER:
This weekend, May 3rd and 4th, is the Smithfield Ham
& Yam Festival. This is the 29th year that the festival has
taken place. Up-and-coming country trio, The Farm Inc.
will be kicking off the festival with a free concert Friday
night at 8:30 p.m. at the Stevens Sausage Pavilion at the
Neuse River Amphitheatre. Craft vendors will be on the
street Saturday along with entertainment on two stages.
For more information on the event please visit http://
www.hamandyam.com/index.php.
DISTRICT 10 SPOTLIGHT:
I would like to congratulate Susan Kennedy, Technology
Education teacher at Clinton High School, for being
recognized at the International Technology and
Engineering Educators Association in Columbus, Ohio.
She also received the 2013 Program of Excellence Award
for North Carolina. Susan is a great teacher that has a long
and successful career in her future. I am proud to serve
as her Senator. Thank you for your service to Sampson
County and District 10.
The newest section of our weekly newsletter will feature
a standout member (person, group, business, etc.) of
District 10. If you would like to nominate someone for
this, please do so by emailing [email protected]
naming the candidate and briefly describing why this
person deserves this honorable mention.
IN CLOSING:
I appreciate you allowing me to serve you in the NC
General Assembly and if I can ever be of service to you,
please feel free to contact me at 919-733-5705 or brent.
[email protected]. You can also visit my Facebook page
at http://www.facebook.com/wbrentjackson and follow
my new Twitter page https://twitter.com/SenJackson. I
look forward to hearing from you!
Angela Martin - 2013 Sampson County Schools’ Teacher Of The Year
Martin puts into her classroom and students, so when we see
her kids perform we always get the best.”
“My inspiration is my students,” stated Angel Martin. “Every day
I am encouraged to see students become more independent,
self-motivated, and enthusiastic about learning. The students
that I teach are so wonderful. Each year I find a new sense of
personal fulfillment by mentoring them and watching the students work toward their dreams. They truly inspire me.”
Ms. Martin added, “The motivation for me to give my best is
the fact that every day is a gift. It is an opportunity to reach a
student in my class and be the nurturing teacher and encourager that my students need. I know that when I give my best,
my students give their best.”
Dr. Wesley Johnson Hobbton High principal, Angela
Martin and Superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker
Who hasn’t heard, “Is that really the best you can do” from a
teacher in school? Many of us live and work with the understanding that what we do, and how well we do it, has an impact on others around us. We strive to live well, and know that
to do so requires hard work. Most of us like to believe we’ve
done our best; given our all. We give good measure at life and
work, and hope to hear “Job well done”.
This past Thursday night, teachers and administrators from
Sampson County Schools gathered to acknowledge the hard
work, dedication and commitment of several of their colleagues, as each school within the system recognized one of
their own as Teacher of the Year. And each year, one teacher
stands slightly above all the rest. This year that teacher was
Angela Martin, Theatre Arts teacher from Hobbton High
School.
Sampson County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Ethan Lenker,
said of the new 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year, “In education,
we often measure the inputs, when we need to be measuring the outputs. With our new Teacher of the Year the outputs
are huge and easily visible. Angela does so much for her kids,
school, and the community as a whole. I have had numerous
opportunities to see the hard work and dedication that Ms.
Martin, who graduated from Midway High School, attended
North Carolina State University earning a degree in Political
Science, with a double minor in International Relations and
Music. She received her K-12 Theatre Arts Licensure through
Lateral Entry, and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts at UNC-Greensboro.
Angela says that she is very passionate about theatre and
community involvement, and this passion is evident when
one realizes just how much “after school” involvement Angela
has in our community. Ms. Martin is a member of the Sampson Community Theatre Board, and directs a number of productions each year. Most recently Angela directed the widely
appreciated local production of Hairspray, which enjoyed an
extended run due to its popularity.
Ms. Martin states, “What I enjoy most about teaching is seeing
the growth my students make through the years in my classroom. A student will walk in nervous, shy and awkward and
through the years I get to see the transformation to a self assured, independent thinker who is able to think creatively and
work well with others in a collaborative environment. I enjoy
the opportunity to inspire my students and show them that
theatre is not only fun but that it is a creative outlet that they
can love for a lifetime.”
Angela is also the Executive Director of the Miss Greater Sampson County Scholarship pageant, which is a preliminary to the
Miss North Carolina pageant. This program provides young
ladies in our area the opportunity to earn scholarship money,
represent Sampson County, and to work on a volunteer platform they are passionate about.
Angela’s principal at Hobbton High School, Dr. Wesley Johnson, who himself recently was named Southeast Regional
Principal of the Year, said of Angela, “Ms. Martin is a dedicated
To Ms. Angela Martin, the staff at The Sampson Weekly would
like to join with Sampson County Schools, and our whole community, as we collectively say, Job Well Done!
transfer) machine as part of a state program to encourage the
use of SNAP (formerly “food stamp”) benefits at farmers’
markets, which will make the market accessible to a wider
audience.
Mr. Homer Marshall, Executive Director of the Sampson
Community Development Corporation, spearheaded an effort three years ago to utilize the Clinton City Market by
having a local Farmers’ Cooperative (Co-Op) sell locally
grown produce annually during the harvest season. Earlier
this year, Mr. Marshall received an EBT (electronic benefits
Dr. Johnson added, “Not only this, but she also looks for ways to
grow professionally. Currently, she is working on a Master’s Degree in theatre and last year, won a Simple Gifts grant that sent
her to London to study abroad. She also looks for ways to improve our schools and has totally revamped our Ms. Hobbton
High into a scholarship pageant where the winners receive
large sums of scholarships for college and has helped bring in
over $12,500 for her 1st Place and 3rd Place wins in Lip Dub.
She is an incredible teacher with a heart for students and our
school. I am so thankful she is a dedicated Wildcat.”
Sampson County Schools’ 2013 Teacher of the Year, Angela
Martin, concluded by saying, “I would like to see the educational system in Sampson County continue to be recognized
for its innovative technology and teaching strategies. We have
so many wonderful teachers and leaders in our school system. I
think that with the schools and teachers working collaboratively to enhance our student learning and test scores, we will be a
leader in North Carolina Education.”
Sampson Farmers’ Market Opens
May 1st With Expanded Offerings
CLINTON, NC – A volunteer committee formed in January
2013 has been hard at work partnering with the Farmers’
Co-Op led by Homer Marshall to expand the farmers’ market in Downtown Clinton, now called the Sampson Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 215
Lisbon Street, starting May 1st).
educator who consistently looks for ways to make Hobbton a
better school. She dedicates her days, many afternoons, and
evenings to the students of our school to help them grow in
the areas of theatre and creativity. The best thing about Angela
is that she also reaches outside of her classroom to assist all
students of the school. She looks for ways to include all students, which can be seen in her numerous plays, Lip Dub performances, pageants, and school trips.”
The committee and the Co-Op are working diligently to host
vendors who will provide a wide variety of items to meet
the needs of the community. The expectation for the market this year is to bring the “best of the County to the heart
of the City” in showcasing homegrown produce and hand
crafted products. This season, in addition to fresh and organically grown produce, the market will also include a variety
of craft items and some selected additional items, such as
baked goods, honey, and plants. Organizers hope the expanded offerings will draw citizens from throughout Clinton and
Sampson County. “We are working to build the market to be
a complete, one-stop place to buy produce and crafts,” said
committee member Mason Tarr, co-owner of The Ashford
Inn. “We also hope to create a social environment there, as a
place for friends to meet, chat, and enjoy downtown.”
Activities, programs, and special events are being planned
to draw additional visitors to the market and establish it as
a social gathering place. The following have been scheduled
to date:
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Every Wednesday at 9 am - Fitness classes hosted by The Center for Health & Wellness (yoga, tai chi, line
dancing, and zumba gold)
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Healthy living classes twice a month hosted by The
Center for Health & Wellness and Sampson Regional Medi-
cal Center:
o
1st Wed. of the month at 10:15 am - Heart Healthy
Living class
o
3rd Wed. of the month at 10:15 am - Understanding
Diabetes class
•
May 4: 10 am - 12 pm - Kids’ art activity hosted by
the Sampson Arts Council
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May 18; June 8, 29: 10 am - Zumba class hosted by
Fitness 4 Women
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May 29; June 5, 19; July 10, 24; August 7 (10 am 1 pm) – Child Seat Safety Check hosted by Sampson County
Partnership for Children
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June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14,
21: 10:30 am – Tots & Tunes Class hosted by Sampson
County Partnership for Children
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June 19: 10:15 am - Foot screenings hosted by the
Sampson Regional Medical Center
•
Second Saturday of the month starting in June:
Sampson County Animal Shelter pet adoptions
•
Sept. 14; Oct. 2: 11 am - Story times hosted by the
Sampson-Clinton Public Library (participants are asked to
bring a blanket to sit on)
Other activities being planned include craft demonstrations,
cooking demonstrations, family activities, and dance performances.
The Sampson Farmers’ Market will be open on Wednesdays
and Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm, beginning Wednesday,
May 1st. The season will run through October. If you have
questions about the farmers’ market, please contact Audrey
Whetten at 910-299-4904 or [email protected].
If you are interested in joining or learning more about the
Farmers’ Market Co-Op, please contact Mr. Homer Marshall
at 910-594-1277.
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breakfast and lunch during the day, and will have their
chance at Closest-to-the-Pin prizes, as well as a New Car
for a Hole-In-One, sponsored by Nissan of Clinton.
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The HJI Golf Tournament was conceived last year by then 14 year old Reid Darden. Reid
is the son of Andy and Leslie Darden, and at the time was looking for a project to earn
the rank of Eagle Scout. Now with his Eagle Scout award in hand, Reid is organizing
the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament because of the huge importance he sees with the HJI
Foundation. “I really hope people who don’t know about HJI and its cause are told about
it and donate to it. Prizes and great golf are in it for the teams, and company recognition
is in it for the sponsors. I really hope this tournament is the second of many more to
come.”
The HJI Foundation (Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration) is a beautiful story of HOPE and
ENCOURAGEMENT, offered by Hayden Zavareei. Hayden, daughter of Natalie and Hassan
Zavareei, and granddaughter of Danny and Vicki Britt, is a 15 year old leukemia survivor.
Her story begins with a walk in the park back in 2004.
Hayden’s Grandfather, Danny Britt explained, “Our daughter Natalie had taken Hayden
and her two sisters, Jordan and Isabella, to the park on a hot July day. At the time, Hayden
was 6 years old, Jordan 5, and Isabella was barely 2. Hayden had been complaining of
stomach aches, but doctors had not been able to find anything wrong. Then, that day at
the park, Natalie became concerned with bruises and red patches she found on Hayden.”
A quick trip to the pediatrician that day would change Hayden’s life, and the lives of
all those who so desperately loved her. At Georgetown’s Pediatric Oncology and
Hematology department the worst
would be confirmed…Hayden had
a rare and very aggressive form of
Leukemia known as Acute Myeliod
Leukemia, or AML. The treatment,
as explained by Hayden’s doctor, Dr.
Aziza Shad, would be intense and
would involve several months of
Chemotherapy.
After months of isolation and intense
treatment, little Hayden Zavareei
went into remission, but the good
news was not to last. In October
of that year, Hayden relapsed and
doctors had the unfortunate duty
to explain to little Hayden and her
family that the odds of her survival
were not very good. Although little
Hayden had braved many months of
intense treatment, and became the
darling of Georgetown’s pediatric
Hayden Zaravreei today
oncology center, Hayden would
need to seek treatment elsewhere if she was going to have a chance… So her family did
the only thing they could…They relocated to Durham, NC and gave Hayden the best
chance possible!
Hayden’s father Hassan, who was then practicing law in DC, graduated from Duke
University and was familiar with the area. Hayden’s mom Natalie, herself a Dentist, was
originally from Sampson County, and was also very familiar with Durham. The relocation
would be a financial nightmare for the family, but would bring them close to home
where other family and friends could jump in with support.
Because of the rare nature of Hayden’s disease, months of additional treatment and
isolation would be required. Hayden’s only chance at survival would depend on a cord
blood transplant, where the blood from a baby’s umbilical cord would be used, rather
than actual bone marrow. Such procedures were, and remain, highly risky procedures
performed by only a few top notch medical centers. For Hayden that would be Duke
University, and one of the leading transplant specialist in the world, Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg.
While insurance would pay for Hayden’s treatment, there would be no way to cover
relocation costs. Hayden’s mom Natalie would have to give up her dental practice to care
for Hayden, and Hassan would be forced to work remotely from North Carolina. Their
savings would be depleted and they needed help. And that help would come as most
often it does, from friends, family and community. Danny Britt explains, “Our community
here in Sampson County just poured out to help! After benefits, pig pickings and church
plates, my daughter’s family would be ok.”
Hayden too would be ok. You see, this is a story of inspiration… This is Hayden’s Journey
of Inspiration… and it has a very happy ending, which led to a very helpful beginning.
After Hayden’s experience, little Hayden would want to give back, and do so in a big way.
Hayden Zavareei would spend the next years, with her family, building the HJI Foundation
- which today offers housing for other children’s families who are experiencing the same
devastation that her family endured.
Mr. Britt explains, “HJI provides housing for other families who have to relocate to Duke,
the way my daughter’s family had to. We were very fortunate, blessed, with family and
friends who offered so much love and support. But there are other families who don’t
have the same support that we did… And this is all for them! It’s Hayden’s way of saying
thank you, and paying back to others, what was given to her…a chance!”
It was one of those friends, the Darden family and their son Reid, who too would take
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Pictured Hayden in the hospital with Doctor Aziza Shad
up the mantle to help others. After Reid heard of what Hayden was doing with the HJI
Foundation he too wanted to help, and so ensued the HJI Foundation Golf Tournament.
Hayden’s mom Natalie said of Reid’s hard work, “Reid’s work exemplified what Scouting
is about. He used his leadership skills to bring a large group of people together to help
people who are less fortunate and in need. He is a kind young man with a wonderful
family. We can’t say enough about what Reid, and his parents, Leslie and Andy, have
done for HJI.”
And of her precious daughter Hayden, Natalie states, “Hayden always puts others first.
Since she was very young, she worried about everyone around her more than herself. So
when she was sick, she never focused on what was wrong with her. She thought about
her sisters, her family, and her friends. This spirit of altruism helped her keep her strength
and beat leukemia. And now, that same trait is driving her to help others walking down
the same path she had to follow.”
The HJI Foundation Golf Tournament is just one of many ways Reid Darden and Hayden
Zavareei, today two bright young teens, are giving back. These two teenagers represent
what is best in our human experience, unconditional help, love and support. That is
the story of Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration. If you too would like to help bring hope
and encouragement to others in need, please support The HJI Foundation and its 2nd
Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, May 11th at Timberlake Golf Club.
For more information, for Hole Sponsorships, or to register a team for the HJI Foundation
Golf Tournament, please contact Danny and Vicki Britt at 910-627-1587, or contact Andy
and Leslie Darden at 910-214-0094.
For more information on the HJI Foundation, and for a truly inspiring story of HOPE
and ENCOURAGEMENT, please visit Hayden’s Journey of Inspiration’s website at www.
hjifoundation.org
IRON MAN, cont. from 1
US Senator Chris Dodd and US House Congressman
Mike McIntyre were in attendance to view the highly anticipated thriller. According to
legislators, the movie brought in over 2,000 jobs and required the services of over 700
vendors. Iron Man 3 also was the biggest film ever made in Wilmington, costing over
$109 million dollars to produce. A big boost to the local economy.
Tom Drum stated, “If you are a fan of Iron Man and Sci-Fi, you will love it. This movie
has it all! It was nice to have parts of the movie filmed in Rose Hill, even if it is Rose Hill,
Tennessee in the actual film. It brought a huge economic benefit to the town and will
continue to so in the future with the tourism it will bring to the community. The town
will definitely consider trying to bring in another film to Rose Hill. We are really lucky to
have had this opportunity. We are also lucky to have the studio in Wilmington so close
to us. We all benefit from that.”
“During the filming, we had some learning pains and curves which were all quickly
taken care by the studio; they were very professional,” confessed Drum.
Between 10-15 residents of Rose Hill were invited to the special screening, “During the
film, we were all trying to recognize people from the town but unfortunately did not
recognize anyone. I would say that actually filming in Rose Hill was in the final movie for
approximately 15-20 minutes of the film. Being a resident of Rose Hill for 19 ½ years, it
was good to see our town recognized. It brings a sense of pride to the town.”
According to www.visitnc.com, tourism website, “North Carolina’s Coastal Plain might
bear little resemblance to the Appalachian Plateau in real life, but Hollywood presents a
different view. To stage scenes set in the Chattanooga area, filmmakers headed to Duplin
County, an agrarian expanse dotted with small towns along rail lines present and past.
Across East Church Street from the Trading Co. of Rose Hill, they transformed two vacant
shops into the First Tennessee bank and The RockyTop restaurant. With the stage names
still painted on the doors, the storefronts offer a prime photo op — no doubt you’ll
want to back up far enough to get the Rose Hill water tower in the shot. Head up North
Sycamore Street past the World’s Largest Frying Pan to Duplin Winery, where Iron Man
3 crew members paid regular lunchtime visits. The Bistro pairs its seasonal soups, salads
and sandwiches with wines made from North Carolina’s native muscadine grapes. This is
the world’s largest muscadine winery, so a tour, tasting and souvenirs from the teeming
gift shop are in order. Another dining recommendation from the crew: The Mad Boar
in Wallace. The restaurant specializes in regional cuisine and seafood fresh from the
coast. A 15-minute drive to Kenansville takes you to the location of Iron Man 3’s Miss
Chattanooga Christmas Pageant, Kenan Memorial Auditorium. The Kenan family name
resonates throughout North Carolina history and also captured the nation’s imagination
in 1901 when Mary Lily Kenan married oil magnate-developer Henry Flagler at Liberty
Hall.”
The film’s Executive Producer Charles Newirth stated, “Film goers can expect to laugh,
to be thrilled, to have their heart strings tugged a little bit, it’s a different Iron Man
experience, it elevates everything from the last time around, it’s a great ride.”
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CLOSED SESSION, cont. from 1
G.S. 143-318.11 may
be withheld from public inspection so long as public
inspection would frustrate the purpose of a closed
session.”
The amendment would require the following: “(f)
All closed sessions held by a public body shall be
recorded in the form of sound or video and sound
recordings. The recordings of closed sessions
that become eligible for public inspection must
be retained for at least two years from the date of
the public release of the recording. Release of a
recording of a closed session shall be governed by
subsection (e) of this section. The recording shall be
a supplement to the general account of the closed
session.”
According to Dixon, “The idea came from my
involvement with local government in Duplin County
over the last twelve years. As I discussed my
experiences here in Duplin with other legislators over
the last two years, I found common concerns from
many of them. We believe this proposed legislation
will improve local government. I have also involved
The N. C. Association of County Commissioners, the
Association of Boards of Education and spokesman
from the League of Municipalities. Our discussions
have been productive and we feel the time is right to
introduce the Bill.”
When asked if any penalties would be ensued if
local boards did not follow the ruling if passed, Rep.
Dixon stated, “At this time, I don’t intend to attach
any specific penalty language other than that which
already is addressed in existing law.”
If passed by the General Assembly, this act becomes
effective October 1, 2013. Public bodies using sound
or video and sound recording pursuant to G.S. 143318.10(e) before October 1, 2013, must use those
or similar resources to record closed sessions held
on or after October 1, 2013. Public bodies not using
sound or video and sound recording pursuant to G.S.
143-318.10(e) before October 1, 2013, must begin
using sound or video and sound recordings for closed
session no later than July 1, 2014.
Dixon further commented, “House Bill H870 will
improve the Open Meetings laws of N. C. All of the
provisions of the Open Meetings Laws will still be in
place. The requirement to record closed sessions
will serve as a supplement to the general account
that is currently required. Thus, a citizen requesting
the general account will now have access to the
actual discussion from which the general account is
formed. So, an interested person can not only have
what someone says was said, but listen and or look
and listen to exactly what was said. That is about
as open as you can get. That is exactly what the
public has a right to see and hear when releasing the
record of the closed session will no longer frustrate
the public purpose that allowed the closed session in
the first place.”
“The current law allows the written account called the
General Account to serve as the official record of the
closed session,” states Dixon. “That provides great
temptation to under report to the public what takes
place in closed sessions. We need to remember that
even though under certain conditions public bodies
are legally allowed to go into closed session, they
are still conducting public business and the public
deserves total transparency related to the conducting
of the public’s business. This bill will improve the
public’s access to how their public business is being
conducted in a temporarily closed legal session.”
The Sampson Weekly spoke to local town mayors
and local legislators to get their take on HB870. This
is what they said:
Roseboro Mayor David Alexander, “Personally, I have
no problem with the recording of closes sessions but
the problem is that if something is brought out in the
open session that may hurt a citizen or cause them
shame, the town may be the one that is in trouble.
But the taxpayers need to know everything that is
going on in their town and there are some things
that should not be discussed in an Open Session
initially.”
Mayor Winifred Murphy of Garland responded to
House Bill 870, “I have no problem with HB870. I
feel that when legally permissible, the release and
availability of closed session discussions might be
necessary in resolving legal issues and also ensures
accountability of elected officials.”
Senator Brent Jackson- “I will give this bill great
consideration. I have not yet formed an opinion
on this bill but will do so by the time it reaches the
Senate. We respect Rep. Dixon’s opinion. If he
feels the bill is needed then we will take that into
consideration when it comes time to vote. I believe
in transparency in our government. This bill, as
stands, seems to accomplish that.”
Second Annual ‘Drive In to Drive Out Drugs’ A Success
program taught to middle schools students, encourages student to refrain from using addictive substances. Using a race car theme, the program is
focused on the learning style of middle school students. After a total calculation of funds raised, the
Meth Task Force will forward a check to the public
schools for purchase of additional materials. All of
the funds raised at this event go to the public school
system. We are hopeful the total will replicate last
year’s amount.”
“We encourage everyone to get involved,” stated
Simmons. “You can contribute financially, volunteer
at the event, and learn more about addiction and its
impacts by visiting www.methdeath.org. Substance
abuse is everyone’s problem and we can’t arrest
it away. We must join together to ready ourselves
of this crippling disease the impacts communities,
friends, and families.”
Mr. Simmons concluded by saying, “I estimate we
had approximately 100 plus vehicles this year in the
event. We also had new car dealers bring out their
fleet of 2013 vehicles and local Emergency service
vehicles participated. Many thanks to the new car
dealers, all the classic car owners; special appreciation to David and Jennie King, Robert Stroud, and
all the Meth Task Force Members for turning out.”
J.W. Simmons, Sampson County Meth Task Force
board member stated, “The ‘Drive In To Drive Out
Drugs’ event is an annual event to bring awareness
to addictive drugs in our communities. In addition,
this event is the annual fundraiser for the “Sampson
County Meth Task Force. In a collaborative effort
with the City of Clinton and the County of Sampson
the event has been successful in the first two years.”
Mary M. Rose, Planning Director Clinton-Sampson Planning Department, stated, “We were very
pleased with the overall event. The support from
local classic car, business vehicle and emergency service vehicles was greatly appreciated. The
event raised $1,200 for the Sampson County Meth
Task Force. Funds will be used to educate Sampson County middle school students about the dangers of drugs. The Clinton Main Street Program in
partnership with the Sampson County Meth Task
Force worked by committee for several months to
organize this event. Both organizations would like
public input concerning the event and how we may
improve or add to this event for 2014.”
Simmons continued, “The funds raised at the event
will go to public schools for the purchase of materials for a program entitled “Stay on Track”. This
For more information contact the Meth Task Force
at www.methdeath.org or Mary Rose at (910) 2994904
Hundreds came out to downtown Clinton in support of the 2nd Annual ‘Drive In to Drive Out Drugs’ Car Show
Mustangs, Model T’s, Dodge Trucks, Chevy Trucks,
Oldsmobiles, Ford Fairlanes, Hudsons, Corvettes,
1920, 1930, 1950, 1956, 1964, 1972, 2013, Where
else would you find so many combinations of vintage cars and trucks? In Downtown Clinton last Friday Night!
Downtown Clinton last Friday night was a car enthusiast’s dream place to be. Hundreds showed
up downtown to take a stroll down memory lane
and marvel at antique cars, trucks and two wheel
dream machines. The nearly 100 cars, trucks and
motorcycles were polished to perfection awaiting to
be inspected by the many admirers who gathered
for the 2nd annual Dive In to Drive out Drugs.
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orders, resolutions, policies and ordinance are
faithfully executed. In Sampson County, the
County Manager also serves as the official Clerk
to the Board, overseeing the preparation of the
Board’s meeting agenda; the Personnel Officer,
overseeing the recruitment of subordinate
officers and employees as deemed necessary
by the Board except those officers elected by
the people or whose appointment is otherwise
provided for by law; and the Budget Officer,
overseeing the receipt, disbursement, accounting
and investment of County funds, and preparing
the annual budget.
JW Simmons begins the show by asking Causey
and Clack to discuss some of the key challenges
they faced administering the 2013 Sampson
County Budget. Causey starts, “Basically, in
many respects, things are similar; but at the same time, problems
that you may not have addressed in the past will continue to be
prevalent for you. One of the biggest issues that we have is the
fact, as you know, up until about 6 or 7 years ago, any county’s tax
base was increasing 2% to 4 % a year. As we’ve moved forward, in
the last few years, we’ve not had that kind of growth… And like
everybody else, our bills for utilities, gas and things of that nature,
continue to increase. And we don’t always have the increasing
revenues to do that.”
David Clack and Ed Causey with JW Simmons of
We Should Know
Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts a
radio show on 1170 AM called “We Should Know”, and The
Sampson Weekly will feature portions of the transcripts in
our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what is
happening in our community. The guests for this week’s show
were Ed Causey, County Manager of Sampson County, and
David Clack, Sampson County Finance Officer.
In Sampson County, the County Finance Department is
dedicated to efficiently and effectively administering the
fiscal affairs of the County in compliance with State law and
Federal regulations and in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
David Clack has been employed by Sampson County for
19 years. As the Finance Officer, Clack’s responsibilities
involve the day-to-day financial operations of the county,
risk management, personnel, and preparation of the county
budget. Clack stated, “Right now, as departments turn their
budgets in to us, we’re in the process of actually making cuts
where we need to, or making changes where we need to, to
have a presentation ready for the Board of Commissioners.”
Ed Causey has been with Sampson County for nearly 4 years.
Prior to becoming the County Manager for Sampson County,
Causey spent 30 years with the United States Department of
Agriculture.
The County Manager serves as the County’s chief
administrator, providing administration and supervision
of all departments over which the Board of Commissioners
has authority to control and ensuring that the Board’s
Causey added that in many respects they (the county) are an
agent of state government, and that there are a lot of mandates
handed down to county government from the state and federal
level. “As the federal and state (government) change, sometimes
the decisions that they make may pass on certain expenditures on
to us that we have got to be prepared to absorb; so we’re in an everchanging dynamic, and have to be prepared to deal with those.”
Simmons asks David Clack if there had been any changes from
state or federal funding this year that required major changes
to operations within the county budget. Clack replied, “We’ve
basically been able to weather a lot of that, because when we get
the state estimate that’s pretty much what we’re going to get to
provide the service.” Clack continued, “What we do have to do,
since we budget on a line item basis, we do have departments
constantly reallocating funds. All of our department heads have
been good budget managers, so they’ll amend their budget to
make the expenditure they need to make, without touching other
line-items that the board wants us to leave alone.”
Ed Causey adds that, unlike the federal government, local
government is required by law to operate under a balanced
budget. This of course means that the county government
can’t, as federal government does, operate under a deficit
budget.
Causey also adds that he would agree, there is more of a
personal since of relationship with a local budget more so
than with a state or federal budget. “A lot of times, when
we sit back and think about county government, we really
don’t think about how we’re impacted in the services. For
example, everybody in the county is going to be directly
impacted with what county government does or does not
do. If you’ve got children in school, well you’re supporting
the school budget; if you need emergency medical services,
if you need the Sherriff ’s Office, these are areas that we
fund…If you want to buy land; you have to deal with the
Register of Deeds. We have an Elections Board that we have
to support; we have a Veterans Office we have to support.
We’ve got Social Services and the Health Department
that help many people in the county that would not have
services…So yes, our impacts are far reaching, and a lot of
those impacts are straight-up, that there’s not a lot that we
can do other than provide the services. And we try to be
very conscientious in providing.”
Next JW Simmons asks his guests to discuss the issue of
Medicare/Medicaid, and how they impact a local budget.
Causey explains that sometimes unintended consequences
result from state and federal mandates. “We don’t second
guess decisions that are made above us, but we do have
to recognize the impacts. For example, recently the state
decided that it’s not going to expand Medicaid services for
about 500,000 people. Well, at the end of the day, those
people still need the services, and those same people
who may not be eligible for Medicaid are still going to be
coming to the hospital, and coming to the county’s health
department. So that does put pressure on the services,
and the funding, that we provide to try and meet the basic
needs of people that are without help elsewhere. So it does
have an impact.”
To view the entire broadcast of We Should Know please
visit their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/
WeShouldKnowEDU.
The next “We Should Know” hosted by J.W. Simmons
will air next Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on our local
radio station WCLN 1170 AM. If you would like to reach
“We Should Know” you may call them at 910-592-8947 or
email them with show ideas at weshouldknowedu@gamil.
com or you can find them on Facebook.
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Roseboro Students Teaching 110 Families To Use Computers
the families an opportunity to acquire internet connection. The town of Roseboro is crossing the digital
divide one computer at a time, one household at a
time.
The volunteers were Principal Sheila Peterson, faculty and staff from Roseboro-Salemburg Middle
School, Pastor Harry Hines and St. Thomas A.M.E.
Zion Church with help from Sampson County Schools
Board Member Sonya Powell, Derek Kelley from
CenturyLink and Millus Turman, CEO of the Gwyn
Fisher Turman Scholarship Fund and the scholarship team. A special thank you also needs to go out
to SC School Board member Sonya Powell and all
the alumnus from Charles E Perry Alumni Association
who volunteered their time.
Former computer recipient Kamiah Melvin
demonstrates the use of the computer to the
computer awardee and family
The Gwyn Fisher Turman Scholarship Fund and TrianglePark Chapter of the Links, Inc partnered with
the Kramden Institute and CenturyLink to sponsor
a Computer Award event where approximately 110
students from Sampson County were awarded computers to carry home. The Computer Award was held
at Roseboro-Salemburg Middle School on April 20,
2013 from 9:00 am – 1:30 p.m.
According to event coordinators, “Students who have
computers will teach the new families the operation
of these computers which have the Ubermix operating system. We are working to close the achievement gap and level the playing field for students
in Sampson County. The Roseboro Community is
crossing the digital divide one computer at a time.”
With the efforts of over 50 volunteers, 110 deserving
students received computers. Students who had received computers in the past came to demonstrate
the use of the computers to the new owners. ‘Children teaching children’ was a way to pass on the
knowledge and empowering more students. Representatives from CenturyLink were on hand to offer
Kramden Institute’s mission includes placing refurbished computers in the homes of students who work
hard in school. The school identifies motivated students who do not have working computers in their
homes. Kramden also offers free technical support.
If the students have problems, Kramden will repair
or replace the computer as long as the child stays in
school. Dr. Mark Dibner founder of Kramden Institute,
Inc. continues to make a difference.
Mrs. Rubestene Fisher Potter, Kramden Institute
board member said, “I am pleased that this Computer
Award event went very well. Many volunteers from
Kramden Institute, Gwyn Fisher Turman Scholarship
Fund, St. Thomas A. M. E. Zion Church, Triangle
Park Chapter of the Links, Inc. worked long hours to
make this possible. The smiles on the faces of the
children make it all worthwhile. We must continue to
level the playing field. We want to make a difference
in the lives of our beloved Roseboro community.”
Principal Sheila Peterson commented on the success
of the event, “This was a momentous day in the history of Sampson County Schools. I feel great joy in
knowing that we as educators and the community can
come together to provide such a power gift as this.
I am thankful to all organizations involved for giving
time, effort and items to this worthy cause. Just to see
the smiles on the children’s faces were priceless.”
Roseboro Elementary Principal Tonya Colwell remarked, “This program promotes the importance of
62nd Annual Day of Prayer
Draws Large Crowd
Thursday May 2, 2013 marked the 62nd Annual National Day of Prayer. In downtown
Clinton several hundred residents came out to participate and intercede for their country,
community, church and family. Areas of prayer focus included, Leaders of our government: National, State and local; The Military; The Media; Business and Economy; Education; Church; Family and Nursing homes and hospitals. Apostle Marcus Becton opened
Thursday’s service with a verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by
my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked
ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Music for the event was provided by students from Mintz Christian Academy’s K-5th
grade. Visit The Sampson Weekly’s Facebook page to view more photos.
Possible Meth Dump Site And
Lab Discovered In Autryville
education to local students, parents and the community. The numerous volunteers that participated were
very eager to assist and shared in the enthusiasm of
the recipients. With the help of Mrs. Potter, Kramden
Institute and Triangle Park Chapter of The Links, Inc.
and the community, the legacy of Gwyn Fisher Turman, which encourages students to become productive citizens, lives on!”
Derek Kelly, Market Development Manager of CenturyLink was also onsite to lend support and a helping hand, “CenturyLink is pleased to partnered with
Kramden Institute, Gwyn Fisher Turman Scholarship
Fund, and the Triangle Park Chapter of The Links,
Fund to help cover some of the logistical cost of the
program. We were there throughout the day to talk
with families about CenturyLink Internet Basics, a
program that offers affordable High-Speed Internet
service to economically-disadvantaged consumers
who need help getting online, for as low as $9.95 per
month. We believe that the Internet is an important
part of a family’s educational, social, and economic
life and that in order to be successful, families need
access. For more information on eligibility please call
us at (910) 592-6022.”
Millus Turman of the Gwyn Fisher Turman Scholarship Fund concluded, “We are proud to partner with
the Kramden Institute, Triangle Park Chapter of the
Links, Inc. and CenturyLink to help bridge the digital divide for the students in Sampson County. Our
mission is to bring resources to children in Sampson
County, North Carolina, that will help them become
contributing and forthright members of society.”
The Gwyn Fisher Turman Scholarship Award was
established in 2009, and named for a former Roseboro resident and member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion
Church. Gwyn Fisher Turman, a distinguished retired
New York City educator, who was dedicated to the
educational excellence of children who show promise of continuing to soar to new heights. This award
provides funds for and honors students at St. Thomas
A.M.E. Zion Church who have achieved excellence
in their academic studies and wish to continue their
education after high school. Our mission is to bring
resources to children in Sampson County, North Carolina, that will help them become contributing and
forthright members of society.
Jr Miss Hobbton Crowned
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left to right are: Camryn Carr; Rachel West, Sponsorship Award winner; Lakelyn Bass, Jr. Miss Hobbton; Sarah Daughtry, Miss Congeniality; Ivey Brewer,
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Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division were investigating information on a
follow up case when they located a suspicious gym bag near a residence on Gray Street
in Autryville, NC. The suspicious gym bag contained various items that could be used in
the manufacture of methamphetamine. The detectives contacted agents with the Special
Investigations who responded to assist. SID Agents located meth lab waste scattered in the
wooded area between Autryville Town Hall and the Autryville Post Office. In the wood line
in plain view was a tint and a generator along with other meth making materials. The SBI
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LOOK WHAT’S NEW IN SALEMBURG
Story and photos by Jim Blevins
Have a sweet tooth? Need gas at 3AM? Grass getting too
tall? Need a gift for Mother’s Day? History Buff? Help follows for these problems and more in the small hamlet of
Salemburg.
The new donut shop called ‘That Donut Place’ located at 118
W. College Street is seeing a lot of new faces that come from
the recommendations of friends. Locals and people from
out-of town are spreading the ‘sweet news’ that great pastry
is being made next to the Salemburg Pharmacy.
Center located on Main Street has changed brands of gas
and is now offering it 24 hours a day. The new brand is called
Valero and is being seen more and more in the Southeast.
Joe says, “Valero is a well-known brand in the Western US
that has been expanding toward the East. Valero actually
means “Alamo”. That is interesting since nearby Autryville celebrates a military general from there who was in the battle
at the Alamo.” Warren continues, “Valero helped by painting
the service station with their colors and setting up new gas
pumps which will take debit or credit cards when his station
is closed.” Joe and his staff also provide service like oil changes, inspections and tire balancing as well as new tires too.
and being able to walk out of his backdoor to greet his customers.
NEED A MOTHERS DAY GIFT?: Lots of new fashion merchandise has been added to Carolina Tan located on East
College Street in Salemburg. Brands like: Calcutta, Costa Del
Mar and It’s A Girl T-shirts; Rainbow Flip Flops; Sassy Southern Plaques as well as beautiful jewelry and handbags. Of
course you could get her a Tanning Package as well. You are
welcome to just come in and look around.
CONSTRUCTION AT TOWN HALL: The new wing on the
For the SWEET TOOTH: “That Donut Shop” is the brain
child of a retired nurse who came from a large local family. She says she learned to bake from her mother and has
enjoyed baking for her siblings. She is Elaine Larson who
said she is surprised that her idea caught on so quickly. She
states, “I have only been open a month and have had to
keep increasing the amount of pastry I make each day. I am
concentrating on two items for now; Donuts and croissants
that can be plain or filled with a variety of tasty fillings like
lemon, apple, cream cheese or raspberry. I will add things
like cakes and fudge later.”
NEED GAS AT 3AM?: Joe Warren at Joe Warren’s Service
GRASS GETTING TOO TALL?: JW Holland of Holland Small
Engine Service located at 9559 Dunn Road says he has a system to get your mower back in service quickly. He provides
service and parts for most popular brands of mowers, blowers, trimmers, chain saws, etc. “JW” Holland has 24 years of
experience and says he and his experienced technician have
a system that gives fast service. “Some things we can fix in a
day. If a mower only needs a belt we don’t put that behind
a mower that needs major engine work. Usually, major repairs are complete within 3-5 days unless a part is on factory back-order. We also provide pick-up and delivery service.”
Holland’s business used to be located in downtown Salemburg. Since then, the business has been in a big shop he had
built in his backyard. He likes the quiet out near Rebel city
left end of Town Hall will soon be the new History Wing. Salemburg has a rich heritage of providing a variety of educational opportunities. In addition to Salemburg Elementary
as a public school there was Pineland College. That campus
housed and educated all ages from elementary through Junior College. While that campus shifted to The North Carolina
Justice Academy to provide all levels and types of training
for law enforcement, the original public elementary school
building now houses Tar Heel Challenge Academy. It houses
a program that gives a second chance to high school dropouts. Salemburg Elementary has a new building in town.
Salemburg is also home to the oldest continually operating
business in the county, Royal Trustworthy Hardware. Local
residents have led distinguished lives of service too. Be sure
to visit the new history wing when it’s open.
Tractor Show Raises Much Needed Funds for Local Charities
dom Baptist Church to raise needed funds for Relay. This
year, the Freedom Fighters have teamed up with the Christian Food Bank of Salemburg to raise funds for both organizations.
This year’s event brought out a huge crowd, helping the
group to raise over $7200.00; ½ of the money for Relay for
Life and ½ of the money for the Christian Food Bank of Salemburg.
According to Kent and Terry Fann, event coordinators,
“Most families have experienced cancer and want to fight
back. This event gives them the opportunity. Most families have had hard times. That is why we work at the Food
Bank.”
Kent Fann gives First Place Award
to Ricky Naylor
The Second Annual Tractor Show was held on April 27
from 10:00 – 2:00 pm at Fann Farms in Salemburg. What
was originally started as a fund raiser for Relay For Life has
morphed into a community event for the small close-knit
community.
The idea was originally developed by Ricky Naylor as a
way for the Freedom Fighters Relay for Life Team at Free-
A big “Thank You” needs to go out to the Freedom Fighters
which consist of Ricky and Cynthia Naylor, Kent and Terry
Fann, Bruce Butler and Norman McPhail, for all their hard
work and dedication to such a worth-while project.
Kent and Terry remarked that the turn-out for the Tractor
Show was “Very Good”. With over 70 entries in all, with the
oldest being a 1937 F12 Farm-All. Entries came from all
over Eastern North Carolina with the farthest coming in
from Richlands, NC.
Perhaps one of the rarest tractors at the event was two 830
JD’s that were hitched together to make 1 tractor.
In order to raise the needed funds, the cost of admission to
the show was $5.00 per person with children 8 and under
getting in free.
According to the Fanns, “One of the most interesting
things last year was – ‘Voting for your favorite tractor’.
Each tractor that was on site had a bucket in front of it.
You could cast all the votes you wanted. The tractor with
the most money in their bucket won. Last year’s winner
was Matt Sessoms from Roseboro. Matt had restored his
great-granddaddy’s tractor and it sure did look good.”
At this year’s event, Kent Fann was proud to present the
winning plaque to the owner of the tractor that raised the
most money, $1,340.00, to Ricky Naylor. His wife Cynthia
also got an award for 2nd place. Her tractor raised $792.00.
“The Tractor Show is a team effort,” stated Kent Fann, “not
for helping ourselves but for serving our fellowman. It is
service to those who are battling with cancer by providing
funds for research to find a cure. And it is service to those
who are struggling to make ends meet in today’s economy
by helping to fund the food bank. The Christian Food Bank
of Salemburg distributes food the 3rd Saturday of every
month. They are able to minister to an average of 450 families per month. Everywhere you look you can see God’s
love being shared by his people.”
All in all, the event was a great day of Food, Fun, and Fellowship.
Winners Announced for Congressional Art Competition
Chaz Dylan Whited
TyJanay Holloway
Taylor Grace Perdue
Pictured are the 2013 Congressional Art Competition,
“32nd Annual Artistic Discovery” winners for Congressman Mike McIntyre’s 7th District. The exhibit of 18 paintings, drawings and prints by talented High School students
will be on display through April 30th at the Victor R. Small
House in Clinton. An artist reception was held Sunday,
April 21st from 2-4pm at the Victor R. Small House with
musical entertainment by flutist Doug Shaw.
consists of sixteen rectangular self-portraits depicting various angles and expressions. The top left corner includes one
portrait created in blues and greens…hence the title “Feeling Blue”. Chaz has been drawing since the age of six and
plans to pursue a Fine Arts degree in College.
second place winner from Clinton High School. TyJannay
enjoys art class with Michael Ray and is an extremely talented artist. Her acrylic painting of Converse tennis shoes
with pink laces is called “Pinkish”. TyJannay’s painting will
be displayed in Congressman Mike McIntyre’s office in
Elizabethtown for one year.”
Winners are:
*1st Place: Chaz Dylan Whited, “Feeling Blue” – Eugene
Ashley High School, Wilmington (Junior)
*2nd Place: TyJanay Holloway, “Pinkish” – Clinton High
School, Clinton (Junior) art teacher Michael Ray included
in photo
*3rd Place: Taylor Grace Perdue, “Rabble” – Coastal
Christian High School, Wilmington (Junior)
Chaz’s winning artwork is a colored pencil drawing which
The first place winner’s artwork will be displayed for one
year in the Cannon Tunnel of the United States Capitol in
Washington, DC with all other district winners from states
around the country. Students selected as district 1st place
winners may be legible to receive an admission scholarship
in the amount of $3000 to the Savannah College of Art and
Design. 1st place winners are also invited to attend a reception in Washington, DC this Summer, which includes two
round trip tickets to Washington, DC from Southwest Airlines.
According to Kara Donatelli, Executive Director of the SC
Arts Council, “We are so excited for TyJannay Holloway,
The third place winner is Taylor Grace Perdue from Wilmington. Her painting titled “Rabble” is of a group of butterflies in shades of blues and purples which blend to make a
stained glass mosaic joined by a single, individual red butterfly. This painting will be displayed in Mike McIntyre’s
Leland office for one year.
The Sampson Arts Council is extremely proud to host the
2013 competition and to exhibit the artwork in our gallery.
Please stop by and view the artwork of talented High School
students in our district. Gallery hours are 10am-2pm Tuesday – Friday or by appointment. Call 910-596-2533.
A8
FAITH
Have I Got A Story To Share With You!
by Debra Joy Wallace
the “Information Center” located beneath the radio…I
pretty much decided the Information Center was just for
‘show’ and didn’t push the buttons again.
Last week in preparation for a rather lengthy trip, I took
my Jeep in to be serviced, oil changed, etc. Afterwards,
with Jeep serviced and bill paid, I got in behind the
steering wheel to head home and that’s when I saw
the outside temperature displayed on my dashboard.
Talk about being overjoyed! I was absolutely thrilled!
So much so, that I didn’t waste any time throwing the
gearshift to park, jumping out of the Jeep, and running
up to the attendant to learn how he got the outside
temperature to display.
Tell me something and please be truthful. When you buy
a product that has an instruction manual…do you read
it? More specifically, when you bought your vehicle did
you read the accompanying owner’s manual? Now, here
is this week’s story which I almost didn’t share because
it’s a bit embarrassing. Did I say a bit embarrassing?
Actually it’s tremendously embarrassing.
About three years ago, I bought a “new” used Jeep.
Initially the Jeep had everything I needed and overall
I was very happy with the purchase. However within a
couple of days, I noticed the Jeep didn’t have an outside
temperature display or a trip odometer. Needless to say,
I found this very upsetting but rather than checking the
owner’s manual, or contacting the dealership…I settled
for “making do” with no outside temperature display or
trip odometer. Even now I get frustrated when I think
of how many times I’ve calculated trip mileage and
averaged out gas mileage by using pencil and paper!.
From the time I purchased the Jeep, the phrase
“Language? English”, has been displayed on the
dashboard. Never once did I think about changing the
display…after all, I speak English. And because I didn’t
see any changes after pushing in a couple of buttons in
Incredibly, I learned my Jeep has lots of features that
I’d never used and that they’re all accessed through the
Information Center. (Gasp! The Information Center is
not just for ‘show.’) In addition to outside temperature
display, other features are: Trip A & B odometer,
compass direction, average miles per gallon, number of
miles to empty, and the time elapsed on trip. Since using
all these features in the last week, I feel almost like I’ve
got a brand-spanking new Jeep!
The truth of the matter is… all the time I’d been ‘making
do’ …I didn’t have to ‘make do’. My Jeep was fully
equipped to calculate gas mileage, trip mileage and so
much more. For sure, I could have saved myself a lot
of time by not figuring the gas mileage and trip mileage
with pencil and paper. But because I never read the
owner’s manual…I had to get along with ‘making do’.
This story reminds me of times when as a Christian
I’ve ‘made do’ with things that I didn’t have to ‘make
do’ with. Instead of turning to God’s Word right away,
I’d wait until it looked like things couldn’t get any worse
before I’d read the Bible. And then each time I’d turned
to God’s Word, I learned that I didn’t have to ‘make
do’…but that God’s Word (The Bible) told me everything
I needed to rise above the very ‘thing’ that was trying
to bring me down. Though I failed to read my Jeep
owner’s manual…you can best believe that I’ve learn
the importance of reading my Bible. And I encourage
you to read your Bible too. Don’t settle for ‘making do’
when you don’t have to.
Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His
inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and
conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in
obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy
living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose,
and action), So that the man of God may be complete
and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for
every good work.—2 Timothy 3:16-17
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.—
Psalm 119:105
But He replied, “It has been written, Man shall not live
and be upheld and sustained by bread alone, but by
every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.”—
Matthew 4:4
This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth,
but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may
observe and do according to all that is written in it. For
then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you
shall deal wisely and have good success.—Joshua 1:8
For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens,
and return not there again, but water the earth and
make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to
the sower and bread to the eater, So shall My word be
that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to
Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it
shall accomplish that which
I please and purpose, and
it shall prosper in the thing
for which I sent it.—Isaiah
55:10-11
Debra Wallace is an
inspirational columnist and
speaker. You may contact
Debra or sign-up for her
newsletter, “Good News
for Overeaters!” online at
www.debrawallace.com
Debra Wallace
Guest Columnist
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9269 Dunn Road • Salemburg
910-567-2680
812 Warsaw Road • Clinton
910-592-3184
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ENTERTAINMENT
What’s
Happening
As promised, here is a continuation of the cast list of
our next big show at SCT,
“THE WIZARD OF OZ”. Last
week I gave you the “main”
characters, this week the
rest of the cast and crew
*MUNCHKINS-Lullaby
League Lollipop Guild: Josie
Blackman, Will Blackman,
Madyson Avery, Jackson
Kennedy, Lexie Sawvel, Evan
Gillespie and Karly Nunez
-Peppermint Sticks Calypso
Kids: Carly Burgette- Emilia
Kennedy, Alyssa Paylor- Zoe
Phillips, Abigail KennedyLensey Cabral
-Cottontail Club Firemens’
League: Lydia Jackson- Ace
Matthews, Lacey PearsonConnor Kennedy, Olivia
Hollingsworth- Mason Hardesty, Haley Parker’s SisterAndrew Usher
-Garden Club Belles Lilly Pad
League: Ashlyn FaccioliniJane Usher, McKena Johnston- Sarah Howard,
Amelia
ClarkBrianna
Devone
-Braggart- Olivia Gillespie, Munchkin #1- Sidney
Boone, Munchkin #2- Mabel
Rose Parker, Mayor- Perry
Daughtry, Barrister- Lola
Warren, City Father #1- Carrie New, City Father #2- Cristian Stone, Coroner- Oliviyah
Moore and Fiddler- Jane
Usher
-Tree #1- Anna Blount, Tree
#2- Coleman Simpson and
Tree #3- Justin Brown
-Poppies/Snowflakes: Quinn
Polock *note – others will
be pulled from the Oz Rock-
at
SCT
ettes
-The Baum Sisters: Kelly- Payton Burgette, Julie- Kristin
Barbrey, Annie- Melina Matthews and Gloria- Shekinah
King
-Guard- Garrett Whipkey
-Hoe Down Cloggers Oz Rockettes: Bailey Spell- Talisha
Chestnutt, Zana BarefootClaire Tart, Taylor BlanchardLizzy Tart, Jewell Leanna
Carr- Kendall Spell,Bailey Williamson- Maura Westbrook,
Lily Askew- Heatherlyn Hardesty, Lola Warren- Hannah
Bradshaw and Joy McNeil
-Gem Stones Emerald City
Chorus: Hailey Stone- Kayla
Morris, Caitlin Joyner- Holly
Weaver
Sarah Day- Isabelle Moore,
Megan Merritt- Adrian Donatelli, Alexis Kirby- Amaya
Apolinario, Brett DanielsAnna Rackley, Catherine
Smith, Cheyenne Harbison
and Sarah Daughtry
*Abella- Stephanie Prestage;
Lord Growlie- Zachary Lucas
*Oz Trio Oz Moms: Victoria
Devone #1- Wendy Dixon,
Bobbi Devone #2- Sally Cannady, Hannah Royal #3- LaRhonds Dail, Wizard- Bruce
Creech, Elvira- Lee Howard,
Mombi- Kara Donatelli, TibiaKatie Bauman
*Winkie General- Coleman
Simpson
*Winkies: Randolph Barnes,
Wendy Dixon, Sally Cannady,
LaRhonds Dail, Jordan Dixon,
Jerred Yaw, Judson Clark, Lucas Jackson, and Ethan Herring
*Tech Crew: Stage Manag-
er- Haley Parker, StagehandSpencer Jacobs, Asst. Stage
Manager- Jessica Watts,
Stagehand- Timothy Dail,
Stagehand- Brent Stone,
Stagehand- Keith Lee, Director’s Assistant- Rosa Guzman,
Spotlight - Adam Johnson ,
and Spotlight Elizabeth Johnson
Whew!!! Big cast, huh? Not
much room left in my corner
of the paper now. Just make
sure to come out and see this
great BIG show!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT SCT:
*“THE WIZARD OF OZ”: Performances June 20-23 and June
27-30
*SCT CHILDREN’S THEATRE
WORKSHOP- TBA
*“OKLAHOMA”: August 23-25
and August 30-Sept. 1. Sponsored by sweetFrog
*“CRIMES OF THE HEART”: October 4-6 and October 11-13
*“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”:
December 6-8 and December
13-15
That’s What’s Happening this
week at SCT. As always thanks
for all your support.
Here is this week’s Lil Bits of
Info:
*The typewriter was invented
before the fountain pen.
*Theodore Roosevelt’s boyhood friends called him
“Teedie” and not Teddy.
*There are no queens in an
Italian deck of cards.
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Blessed B
Melvin
G.Wayne
EAST PARK CINEMA
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IRON MAN 3
STARTS FRIDAY
Rated: PG-13 for sequences of intense sci - fi
action and violence throughout, and brief
suggestive content
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth
Paltrow
Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant
industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy
whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his
personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he
embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible.
Mon-Fri 6:30-9:00
Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00
SCARY MOVIE V
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for crude and sexual content
throughout, language, some drug material, partial
nudity, comic violence and gore
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, Ashley
Tisdale, Sarah Hyland
In SCARY MOVIE 5, happily-married couple Dan
and Jody begin to notice some bizarre activity once
they bring their newborn baby Aiden home from
the hospital.
Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00
Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
OBLIVION
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, brief strong
language, and some sensuality/nudity
Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko,
Zoe Bell, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau,
Melissa Leo
Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen
stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to
extract vital resources after decades of war with a
terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission
is nearly complete.
Mon-Fri 6:30-9:00
Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00
ASUMMERCONCERTSERIES
PresentedbytheSampsonArtsCouncil,CityofClinton&CountyofSampson
A9
42
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for thematic elements including
language
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Jon
Bernthal, Christopher Meloni, Nicole Beharie, Jud Tylor
“42” tells the story of two men—the great Jackie
Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM
Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice
forever changed the world by changing the game of
baseball.
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Thursday,May16,2013
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Mon-Fri 6:30-9:00
Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00
TEMPTATION: CONFESSION OF
A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG-13 for some violence, sexuality and drug
content
Starring: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross, Kim
Kardashian, Vanessa Williams
Judith is an Ivy League educated relationship expert
who gives marital advice for a living, yet can’t seem
to follow that advice in her own marriage to Bryce
(Gross).
Mon-Fri 9:00
Sat and Sun 9:00
Because no occasion should be less than special!
THE CROODS
NOW PLAYING
Rated: PG for some scary action
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone
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Surviving in a volcanic world is tough enough,
but caveman Grug (Nicolas Cage) gets a rude
awakening when an earthquake forces him to leave
behind the only world he knows. With his family in
tow, he ventures out into the volatile world in search
of a new home. The situation becomes even more
complicated when Grug’s family - but in particular
his eldest daughter - become smitten with a nomad
(Ryan Reynolds) they encounter on their dangerous
journey.
Mon-Fri 7:00 Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00
Salemburg
Municipal Building
Salemburg Baptist
Church
NC Justice
Academy
Tar Heel
Challenge Academy
Harold’s Barber Shop
101 North Main Street
Salemburg, NC
901-525-3025
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HOLLAND SMALL
ENGINE SERVICE
We service most brands of mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, etc.
Fast service, factory trained with 24 years experience.
Pick-up and delivery service available.
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Mon-Fri 11 AM-8 PM & Sat 10 AM-4 PM
JOE WARREN'S
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ROYAL TRUSTWORTHY
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“We Thank You For Your Business”
Hardware, building supplies, housewares,
sporting goods, automotive, lawn & garden
101 South Main Street, Salemburg
(910) 525-4255
SALEMBURG GRILL
"Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials"
119 North Main Street
Salemburg, NC
(910) 525-5320
6 AM - 3 PM MON-WED-SAT
6 AM - 8 PM Thursday & Friday
Melody Merritt, Owner
100 South Main Street, Salemburg, NC
(910) 525-3292
SALEM PIZZA
Serving Italian, Seafood
& Country cooking
* party booking available*
Mon - Sat 11AM - 8PM
Sunday
11AM - 3PM
SALEMBURG PHARMACY
Your Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Large enough
to serve you - small enough
to know you!
112 W. College St. • Salemburg, NC
THAT DONUT PLACE
Pastry made fresh daily onsite
Donuts and croissants - plain or filled
with a variety of fillings available.
Open 6 am - 2 pm - Closed Wed & Sunday.
(910)525-3346
(910) 525-3033
(910) 525-5447
1245 N. Salemburg Hwy
Salemburg, NC
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Owners
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Next to Salemburg Pharmacy
910-525-3007
THE QUILTING
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Come May, we often ask, “What gift should I get
Mom for Mother’s Day?” How do people transform
the sentiments they have for their mother into gifts
that represent love and devotion? Buying a Mother’s
Day gift is no easy task, especially for those who wait
until the last minute to do their shopping.
Beginning early can ease the pressure of Mother’s
Day shopping. Research gift options at least a month
prior so that you can read reviews on products and
services to guarantee quality. You also want to make
sure the gift will arrive on time if you will be ordering
your gift online. Here are other ways to shop in a
smart manner.
* Do some sleuthing. Play detective and take
inventory of what Mom likes to do the most. If you ask
your mother what she wants, she will likely brush off
the question and tell you nothing. It is up to you to do
the investigative work. Pay attention to conversations
and see if there is anything she mentions wanting to
try or something around the house that may need
updating. Practical gifts are less likely to end up
unopened in the basement or attic.
* Check expiration dates. Gift certificates and cards
for particular stores or services are popular come
Mother’s Day. But it is essential to check expiration
dates on the certificates or find gifts, as there is a
good chance Mom will put off pampering herself and
you would not want the gift to expire before she has
a chance to use it. In compliance with the law, chain
restaurant gift cards don’t expire for at least five years
from purchase. Those might be your safest bet.
* Verify a business. Although Mom may love a cute
boutique that just opened, verify the business before
buying a gift card from it. An unpredictable economy
has made it even harder for new businesses to
succeed, and you don’t want your Mom to be stuck
with a worthless gift card should the new business not
thrive. If she really likes a particular new business,
take her on a shopping spree at the store instead.
* Skip the chocolate overload. Flowers and chocolates
are traditional Mother’s Day gifts. However, calorieconscious women may not want to be faced with the
temptation of a warehouse-sized box of chocolate
treats. If Mom truly loves chocolate, treat her to a
gourmet piece or two, but don’t make that your main
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* Avoid “final sale” items. It can be tempting to peruse
the deep-discount rack at Mom’s favorite store when
retailers cut prices on items in anticipation of a
new season. However, these sales may come with
restrictions on returns or exchanges. Unless you
know Mom will like what you pick out, avoid the “final
sale” racks in favor of items that can be returned or
exchanged.
* Ask for a price match. In an effort to keep a
loyal customer base, many stores will price match
against competitors’ ads. Therefore, if you feel
more comfortable at a certain store, print out the
advertised price and bring it to your favorite store.
There’s a good chance they will give you the item for
the same price. This works particularly well for tech
gifts that typically go on sale in the days leading up
to a holiday or special event.
There are different ways to make shopping for
Mother’s Day gifts a little easier and guarantee the
best experience for Mom as well. Just remember to
shop local this Mother’s Day.
MOM’S ARE AWESOME!
We would like to take this time to send all Mothers a very
heartfelt blessing of thankfulness as they celebrate this
special day. A Mother always places her wants and her
needs behind the needs and wants of her children. She is
there to fend for her children when they can’t fend for
themselves. She is there to put the band-aid on their “boo
boos”, there to help with homework, there to take prom
pictures and she is still there when her children have grown and left home. A
Mother is always a Mother and for this we thank her. Happy Mothers’s Day!
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The Sampson Weekly
SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Everyone at The Sampson Weekly
would like to wish mothers
everywhere a
Happy Mother’s Day
• Wreaths
• Flags
• Jewelry
• Door Hangers
• Hanging Baskets
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A12
Sampson County School
Custodians from Hobbton Elementary School (Gwen Morrison, Debbie Hobbs, and
Charles Fussell) and Lakewood High (Mary Parker, Sherry Fann, and Freddie Robinson) were recognized at Tuesday night’s Sampson County School Board meeting for
being selected, in a tie vote, as the Custodial Team of the Semester.
EDUCATION
Mintz Christian Academy
Mintz Christian Academy students in grades 5 through 8 were challenged
to a reading goal for the months October to March. Those students who
met this goal were recently rewarded with a bowling trip. Elementary students had a similar challenge. These younger students had a day of playing in the park and eating pizza. The more consistently a student reads,
the better their comprehension and vocabulary develops. We are proud
of the many students who reached their reading goal for the 2012/2013
school year!
Talent Show at RSMS
On April 19th, 2013, Roseboro Salemburg Middle School held its annual Talent
Show. The show titled, “Shine On, “ was directed by Mrs. Jennifer Matthews.
Mr. Randy Wood, former RS teacher, was the Master of Ceremonies. Jana Hunter,
Haley Wainright, Peyton Crumpler, Lorin Hawks, Kendallyn Faircloth, Ally Grace
Royal, Caroline Robinson, Mackenzie Grady, Hailey Lewis, Johnice Williams, and
Hannah Gordon did a fantastic job performing for the audience and judges. Last
year’s Talent Show winners provided special entertainment; Sarah Wallace Strickland and Grace Hairr.
All of the students performed exceptionally well, making it a very close competition. First place went to eighth-grader Johnice Williams, she performed an interpretative dance. Second place went to sixth grader, Lorin Hawks, she sang the song
”American Honey.” Third place went to sixth grader, Jana Hunter, she performed a
clogging routine to “Walk This Way.”
Dylan Jackson and Sampson County School Board Member G.H. Wilson.
Dylan D. Jackson, a student at Midway High School, was recognized at Tuesday night’s
Sampson County School Board meeting for being selected to attend the Governor’s School
West during the summer of 2013 in the area of natural science.
Jana Hunter, Jonhnice Williams, and Lorin Hawks
Dr. Ethan Lenker presented Lisa Reynolds, Director of Federal Programs for the
Sampson County School System a certificate of recognition at Tuesday night’s Sampson
County School Board meeting. English as a Second Language staff members were recognized for meeting all three of the Title Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives
for two consecutive years (2010-2011 and 2011-2012).
Union Elementary
School
Grade 3
Superintendent’s List
Third Nine Weeks Grading Period
Principal’s List
Raymond Hayes, III, Austin Johnson, Zachary Murphy, Kimberly Nunez Velazquez, Faith Wilson
Honor Roll
Pictured- Sarah Strickland and Skylar Stevens, students at Roseboro- Salemburg
Middle School, presented a perennial math problem to the Sampson County Board of
Education at Tuesday night’s board meeting.
Collin Ammons, Kelly Cannady, Daniel Cornejo, Jr., Sara Corriveau, Jaime Cortes-Diaz, Dylan Evans, Gabriel Fulton, Juan
Antonio Grimaldo, Naomy Guerrero, Diego Gutierrez, Ja’Lein
Herring, Lupita Lerma, Leah Mitchum, Brianny Ocampo, Kylie
Peterson, Carter Pierson, Mary Powell-Golden, Ashlynn Reed,
Esteven Rodela-Benigno, Kevin Rodriguez Zelaya, Alexander
Sanchez, Valin Watts, Raven Whitehead, Carson Wicke-Bass,
Destiny Wilson, Jerrahd Wilson
A13
REAL ESTATE
Pros And Cons Of Automatic Irrigation Systems
Another advantage is that automatic irrigation systems
are generally hidden from view, which means there are
no unsightly hoses stretched across the lawn and no more
tripping hazards. Sprinkler heads pop up to spray and then
retract when the job is done. Underground drip systems do
their work out of view. For families with young children and
pets who share outdoor spaces, automatic systems may be a
safer option.
Disadvantages
The primary disadvantage associated with a sprinkler system
is the expense. These systems can be quite costly depending
on the size of the property. Furthermore, portions of the lawn
will have to be dug up to install pipework and attach it to
the plumbing system of the home. This can equate to days or
weeks without use of the yard. Afterwards, the landscaping
will have to be repaired.
Water is essential to keeping a lawn or garden in good health.
The trouble with watering is that it can be time-consuming,
especially if your idea of watering is standing outside with the
hose. But thanks to irrigation systems, watering has become
a lot less hands-on.
An irrigation sprinkler or drip system takes much of the
work out of watering a landscape. Some can also be fitted
to deliver fertilizer and weed-prevention products to a lawn.
But before any digging takes place, homeowners might want
to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of irrigation
systems.
Advantages
One of the most obvious advantages is the time savings
afforded by an automatic sprinkler or drip irrigation system.
Once installed, many systems can be set to a timer to water at
specific time intervals and on certain days of the week. This
means there’s no need to worry about forgetting to water the
lawn and coming back from vacation to find crisp, yellow
grass.
Another advantage is that irrigation systems, particularly the
drip type, can be positioned so that water is more effectively
targeted where it is needed. Nozzles can be adjusted and
underground drip tubes will deliver water right to the roots,
rather than spraying walkways and driveways.
It is best to install an irrigation system prior to the installation
of sod or extensive landscaping because some of it will have
to be torn up. Homeowners who already have pristine yards
may be turned off by this reality.
Even the most efficient sprinkler systems can have their
pitfalls. Wind can wreak havoc on sprinklers, directing water
in the wrong direction. Underground pests may damage
water-delivery systems, resulting in water pooling or broken
parts. The repairs to fix an irrigation system can be much
more costly than replacing a damaged garden hose.
Irrigation systems have their advantages and disadvantages,
and homeowners should weigh their options before installing
a new system.
Cost-Effective Fencing Options
you are looking at fencing simply as a barrier, chainlink
could be the way to go.
* Picket fencing: A wooden picket fence is another
inexpensive fencing material. The pickets can be
purchased in various heights, and this fence may be
used as garden border fencing or to mark a property
line between homes. Spacing the pickets widely apart
may cut down on the number that need to be purchased,
further keeping the cost down.
* Bamboo: Bamboo is a rapidly growing grass that
produces a hard wood-like material that is used in many
building applications. Bamboo wood can be used to build
a fence, but the natural plant also can be planted to form
a living fence for privacy.
Fencing serves many purposes. Some homeowners
erect a fence for privacy, while others do so to contain
pets and children. Because fencing can be expensive,
some homeowners look for ways to cut costs, which
can be relatively easy, especially for those homeowners
willing to consider various materials when erecting their
fence.
Traditional fences are available in materials ranging from
wood to vinyl to metal. Homeowners have other options
at their disposal if they prefer a more natural fence.
Different shrubs, trees or grasses can be planted to
create a barrier between properties or within the property.
When choosing a fencing material, consider that even
a less expensive material may prove more expensive in
the long run if it needs significant maintenance or has
to be replaced in just a few years. Therefore, the most
cost-effective fencing material may not necessarily be
the least expensive one at the store. Here are some
materials homeowners can consider.
* Found material: Repurposed wood or metal can be
crafted into a rustic, one-of-a-kind fence. Materials can
be found that are no cost, requiring only the cost of labor.
Should you build it yourself, this can be next to nothing.
Sometimes existing fences on another property can be
disassembled and re-built on your own property for little
to no cost as well.
* Chainlink/chainwire: Chainlink fencing is one of the
most economical types of boundary fencing. The fencing
comes in a variety of diamond sizes and is fixed to
galvanized pipes spaced across the perimeter of the
property. Although it is some of the least expensive
fencing, it does not offer much privacy on its own. But if
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* Stockade fencing: A stockade fence is one of the more
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alongside one another to form an effective and affordable
privacy fence. Stockade fencing can be stained or
painted to preserve it. Many home improvement retailers
sell panels of stockade fencing so that you can make
fence installation a do-it-yourself project.
* Vinyl fencing: Although vinyl fencing is one of the more
expensive fencing materials at the outset (it costs about
twice the price of a wood fence), it does pay for itself
rather quickly thanks to minimal maintenance. Unlike
some other materials, vinyl will not rot or discolor. You
also won’t have to purchase stain, paint and expensive
cleaners for a vinyl fence. That means once you make
the investment, you will have years upon years of
maintenance-free enjoyment.
There are many different fencing materials that can
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“Starve A Mosquito” Donate Blood
Finney continued, “SRMC is one of few hospitals in the state that
provide most all of its blood supply. The hospital’s AABB accredited blood bank is not affiliated with the American Red Cross. The
blood bank relies on blood donations from people who live or
work in Sampson County and who give directly to SRMC. When
community members give, their donation is used locally at SRMC
to help patients who are often their friends, family, neighbors,
and co-workers. Just one donation can save 3 lives!”
Are you looking for a way to help others? Perhaps a way to
make a difference in someone’s life. Well, your opportunity is
here- why not donate blood! On May 9th, 2013, the Sampson
County Veterans Council is holding “Starve A Mosquito” Blood
Drive at the Sampson County Expo Center on Warsaw Road in
Clinton. The drive will be from 8:30am til 4:30pm.
Charles H Curtis, Commander of the VFW and past president of
the Veterans Council stated, “We were looking for a community
project; something that would involve the whole community; something that would make a big difference right here at
home. We were having a meeting and it dawned on me, ‘People right here need blood’. I also remembered a lady from my
church that gives blood every 8 weeks. She was sort of my inspiration. If she could do it, we could do it.”
The Veterans have teamed up with Sampson Regional Medical
Center to make sure the blood drive is a success. According to
Debbie Finney RN, Blood Donor Services Coordinator at SRMC,
“The VFW is hosting the blood drive to collect units for SRMC’s
Blood Donor Center. The hospital’s mobile unit will visit the site
to collect the blood.”
When asked why it is important for the community to take part
in the SC Veterans Council Blood Drive, Finney stated, “The VFW
sponsor wishes for anyone to come and donate. They want
to include not only veterans, but also community members.
Blood supply is always needed for the hospital, and those who
participate in the SC Veterans Council blood drive will be supporting their local hospital and saving the lives of friends, family, and neighbors in their own community.”
Finney talked about the importance of local blood drives for
the hospital, “Blood drives are an important part of SRMC maintaining its blood supply. While people can give blood at the
hospital’s Outpatient Diagnostics Center, it’s often more convenient for people to donate at their place of work or somewhere else within the community. SRMC tries to collect all the
blood it needs through its own blood donor center. At times of
shortages, it may be necessary to purchase from other blood
centers, but the blood collected by our blood donor center is
used by SRMC.”
“Blood donors are always needed,” remarked Finney. “The collected blood supply has a limited shelf life, and most often it’s
used before it reaches expiration. Because donors are only eligible every 8 weeks to give blood, it’s vital to have a large number of donors giving regularly to maintain the supply. Typically
we experience a blood shortage in summer months, so it’s most
helpful for people to start thinking about giving this time of year.
All blood collected will stay locally at SRMC and will be used at
SRMC.”
Commander Curtis concluded, “Please donate and give back to
the community. This is what we at the VFW Post and the Veterans
Council try to do all through the year.”
SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT GIVING BLOOD
*Can I give blood?
Most people in good general health are eligible to give
blood. To donate blood, you
must be at least 18 years old
and weigh over 110 lbs. Youth
age 17 may give blood with
parental consent.
courage you to give routinely. Traumatic events or increased
illness in our community deplete our supply more quickly. And,
because the blood supply has a limited shelf life we must constantly replenish our supply.
*What should I expect when I give blood?
We recommend eating a good meal or snack at least two hours
before you donate blood. The first time you give blood, we’ll
begin with a health questionnaire; and each time thereafter,
we’ll review these health questions to determine any changes
that may affect your eligibility. This confidential health questionnaire is important because it protects both the donor and
recipient of the blood.
Before drawing blood, we’ll also check your vitals to be sure
your present condition makes it safe to give blood (blood pressure, temperature, iron level, hemoglobin level, etc.)
After giving blood, we’ll serve you a small snack and drink to
refuel your body. We’ll ask you to wait about ten minutes before
leaving so we can monitor you.
*How can I become a blood donor or organize a blood drive?
We’ll be glad to get you or your civic club, church group, or business signed up for our blood donor program. Contact: Debbie
Finney, RN, Blood Donor Services at 910-592-8511 ext. 8442.
We’re Bending Over Backward FOR YOUR HEALTH
Individuals with health concerns, such as diabetes, heart
disease, or other chronic illnesses may still be able to
give blood. Talk with your
provider about your eligibility, or consult with our Blood
Donor Center. All donors are
individually evaluated.
Short-term sickness or illness
may temporarily make you ineligible to donate blood. For
example, you may not be able
to give if you are experiencing
cold or flu symptoms. Your
body must be free of any antibiotics for at least two weeks
before giving blood.
*How often can I give blood?
You must wait at least 8 weeks
between donations. If you
are an eligible donor, we en-
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Arrest Report
04-19 Malique Travon Taylor, 19; 7234
Old Mintz Hwy, Garland; Robbery; Secure Bond $100,000; Court 04-26
04-23 Durwood Keith McLamb I, 49;
5413 Von-Hoyt Dr, Raleigh; Domestic
Violence Protection Order Violation; No
Bond; Court 05-15
04-23 Troy Sessoms, 45; 4347 Haynes
Stretch Rd, Roseboro; Simple Assault,
Communicating Threats, Injury to Personal Property; Secure Bond $2,000;
Court 06-03
04-23 Jemelle Antwone Faison, 33;
1307 Wilmington Rd, Turkey; Failure
to Appear: Child Support Court; Cash
Purge $1,200; Court 05-07
04-25 Kendall Craig Wooten, 57; 2120
Maple Grove Church Rd, Dunn; Harassing Phone Calls, Cyberstalking; Unsecure
Bond $1,000; Court 05-28
04-25 Woodrow Sidney Taylor, 29;
738 Dunn Rd, Roseboro; Intoxicated and
Disruptive; Unsecure Bond $1,000; Court
05-16
04-26 Stephen Montrel Lewis, 30; 311
E. Carter Street, Clinton; Failure to Appear: Child Support Court; Cash Purge
$2,000; Court 04-30
04-26 Johnny Ray Brockington, 36;
606 E. Morris Ave, Benson; Burglary, 2
Counts of Larceny, 2 counts of Possession
of Stolen Goods; Secure Bond $35,000;
Court 05-10
04-26 Steven Anthony McLellan, 36; 3012
Beamon Woods Rd, Clinton; Failure to Appear: DWI; Secure Bond $4,000; Court 05-10
04-26 William Filed Burch, 27; 522 Raleigh St, Newton Grove; 3 Counts of Assault
with a Deadly Weapon; Secure Bond $18,000;
Court 05-16
04-26 Brittany Lynn Sutton, 20; Garner
Rd, Four Oats; Probation Violation; Secure
Bond $20,000; Court 05-20
04-26 Amanda Bell, 35; 3921 Roanoke Rd,
Newton Grove; Failure to Appear: DWLR,
Failure to Appear: Revoked Tag; Secure Bond
$1,000; Court 05-08
04-27 Preston Scott Yarbrough,21; 709
East Roseboro St, Roseboro; Larceny, Escape
from Custody/Resisting Arrest; Secure Bond
$3,000; Court 05-01
04-27 Dustin Allan Staton, 20; 532 Vineyard Rd, Roseboro; Larceny; Secure Bond
$2,000; Court 05-01
04-27 Lawrence Willard Skipper, III, 19;
788 Murphy Rd, Clinton; Assault with a
Deadly Weapon, Criminal Damage to Property; Secure Bond $5,500; Court 05-20
04-27 Rossie Lee McNeil, 44; 1384 Spring
Branch Rd, Dunn; Simple Assault; Bond
N/A; Court 05-14
04-28 Michael S. Williford, 41; 1560 Juniper Rd, Newton Grove; Fugitive Warrant; No
Bond; Court 05-10
04-28 Brittany Lynn Sutton, 20; 704 Gardner Rd, Four Oaks, 6 Counts of Probation
Births
-Va’Darion De’Ron Eric Brinson born on April 16, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Travaris De’Ron Brinson and Venishia Yuevtashenk’A Brinson
-Yarel Estrella Ramirez Ramirez born on April 16, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Alberto Ismael Ramirez and Briseida Yazmin Ramirez
-Johanna Carol Batten born on April 17, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Travis Leaman Batten and Rebekah Faye Batten
-Rilynn Honesty Gomez born on April 17, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Magic Brilliance Gomez and Samantha Morgan Pearce
-Emoni Christine Lamb born on April 17, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Rashad Mikkel Lamb and April Shawnla Lamb
-Elijah Arnette Williams born on April 17, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Arnette Jaquan Williams and Dina Lee Witschger
-Davinzon Johan Meraz Rosales born on April 19, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical
Center to Juana Martinez Rosales
-Alondra Villa born on April 22, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Richard
Villa and Blanca Y Navarro-Guzman
-Skye Rae Senger born on April 23, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Jacob
Ross Senger and Megan Nicole Senger
-Jazzalyn Ki’Arey Wallace born on April 23, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to
Samaria Nicolette Wallace
Marriage Certificates
-Ricardo Montrell Richards to Synebria Ann Williams
-Michael Allen Jarman to Laura Marie Brown
-Michael Shaun Bell to Emily Olivia Case
-Bruce Wayne Jacobs to April Leann Johnson
-Stanley Eugene Braddock Jr to Ashley Lynn Simmons
-Brandon Justh Lee to Angie Steffania triana
-Bartolo Sanchez Cabrera to Clara Susana Cabrera Sanchez
-Wiley Jackson to Evelyn Herring Capers
Deaths
-William Ronald Carter
-Ellen Kahn Crouch
-Jimmy Wayne Ezzell
-Tomiko Sawara Ervin
-Shirley Ann Fowler
-James Leonard Gatlin III
-William Paul Goodson
-Richard Delano Henderson
-Willie J Pride
-Dessie Arlene Rice
-James Owen Robinson
-Annie Pearl Royal Smith
-Helen Holland Tew
-Nathan Ezzery Willis
Land Transfers
-T&W Development to Larry Henry-Lot 29 Wheat Ridge Subdivision North Clinton
-Dennis R Harrison, Dixie W Harrison to Shirley E Warren and WR Warren Jr- 122.9 Acres
Mingo
-Jackie E Royal to April Lynn Royal and Jason Neil Royal- 2.39 Acres Honeycutts
-Gail Tillman to Revitalizing American Properties Inc- 1.00 Acre Sampson
-Joyce A Williams to Becky W Honrine and Joyce A Williams- 7 Tracts Dismal
-Chase Bank of Texas National Association, Green Tree Servicing LLC, JP Morgan Chase
Bank As Successor in Interest/FKA, JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association, Merit
Securities Corporation Collateralized Mortgage Bonds, Texas Commerce Bank National
Association as Trustee/FKA, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company/NA, The Bank
of New York Trust Company Successor In Interest/FKA, The Chase Manhattan Bank
Successor By Merger to Justin Nelson Barefoot- 0.88 Acres Lot 19/ 1.34 Acres Lot 20
March Branch Subdivision Section Two Halls
-Steel Technologies LLC to HS Investments LLC- 7.17 Acres Sampson
-Steel Technologies LLC to Rainy Day Holdings LLC- 2 Tracts North Clinton
Violation: Out of County; Secure Bond
$120,000; Court 05-20
04-28 Jonathan Rackley, 26; 1444
Smithfield Hwy, Clinton; Trespassing, Secure Bond $500; Court 06-19
04-28 Michael S. Williford, 1560 Juniper Rd, Newton Grove; Fugitive Warrant;
No Bond; Court 05-10
Incident / Investigation Report
04-16 Rickey Jackson reported being
the victim of fraud. According to the
incident report, Mr. Jackson reportedly
paid for a product with a $3,650.00 Texas
Money Gram and never received the merchandise he paid for.
04-24 Ken Jackson reported a Breaking
& Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Larceny of property from a vehicle. According
to the incident report, someone opened
an unlocked tool box on Mr. Jackson’s
truck and removed a leather fire helmet,
Craftsmen socket set, Stanley socket set,
an assortment of hand tools and a bucket
of softballs. The incident occurred while
the truck was parked at Mr. Jackson’s
home located at 3657 Plainview Hwy,
Dunn.
04-25 H.B. Royal reported the larceny
of a 1992 black utility trailer from his
residence located at 11500 Keener Rd,
Faison. According to the filed incident
report, someone removed the trailer from
underneath a shelter on Mr. Royal’s property.
04-25Nancy Edwards reported a Bur-
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glary at her home located at 7030 Greenpath Rd, Dunn. According to the incident
report, Ms. Edwards was robbed of $90.00
in cash. Ms. Edwards repeatedly noticed
money missing from her home. In an effort
to discover who and why money continued
to go missing, Ms. Edwards set up surveillance equipment in her home. The suspect
came into the home and was recorded stealing money from Ms. Edwards.
04-26 Robert Carroll reported a Breaking & Entering and Larceny at his home located at 2385 Carry Bridge Rd, Autryville.
Items reported missing included a sound
system, CD player and DVD player.
04-27 Irving Inestroza reported a Breaking & Entering at his residence located at
1767 Boney Mill Rd, Clinton. Items reported missing included a LG 60” TV, Apple
desktop computer, Sony Playstation 3, video game, Apple I-Pad, and a Sony 36” TV.
04-27 James Marble reported a Breaking
& Entering and Larceny at his home located at 4354 King Rd, Clinton. Items reported missing included a Samsung plasma TV,
and an X-box 360.
04-29 Ronnie Alderman reported the
theft of a tractor battery from a tractor
located at his residence. The incident occurred at 8055 Boykin Bridge Rd, Clinton.
04-29 Christopher Matthews reported
a Burglary at his residence located at 3608
Corinth Church Rd, Roseboro. Items reported missing included a Remington 870
12 gauge shotgun, Daisy BB gun, Hewitt
Packard computer,
wedding band, US
Currency, and a Rolex Submariner watch.
-Bryan T Brown, Connie C Brown to City of Clinton- 1.61 Acres South Clinton
-Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc to Lucy J Hooper- 0.49 Acres Lot 7 North Clinton
-Stanley Carter to Gwendolyn M Hollingsworth- 210 Acres w/exceptions McDaniels
-Dixie C Blackmon, Stephen K Blackmon, Diane O Fisher, Faye V Fisher, Lenon H Fisher
Jr, Ray Clark Fisher, Delwood W Herren, Jim Herron, Gayle Fisher Naylor, Lynn P West,
Thomas Latham West to Joe A Warren Jr, Joseph A Warren III, Linda B Warren- 31 Acres
w/exceptions Belvoir
-Thornton Homes Co to Trejo Ponce Balbina- Lot South Clinton
-Mary S Jackson, Rodney D Jackson to Edwin P Jackson and Tonya P Jackson- 2.0 Acres
Plainview
-Southern Produce Distributors Inc to Precythe Properties LLC- 2 Tracts w/exceptions
Piney Grove
-Deborah S Owen, Millard T Owen III to Erika I Escobar Barahone- Lot 14-0.67 Acres
Bluegrass Ridge Little Coharie
-Brock Scott PLLC/AIF, Fannie Mae/By AIF, Federal National Mortgage Association/AKA,
Mark A Pearson/MBR to Michael Blackburn- Lot Halls
-Estella W Neely to Candace Alece Neely and Justian Alan Neely- 2 Tracts Taylors
Bridge
-Estella W Neely to Candace Alece Neely, Estella W Neely, Justian Alan Neely- 0.60
Acres Taylors Bridge
-Andrew P Hildreth, Cherie E Hildreth to DOT- 0.038 Acres North Clinton
-Rubert H Brinson to DOT- 0.064 Acres North Clinton
-Niurka Decena, Jinm Garay to DOT- Lot Sampson
-Ignacio Sanchez Palomino to Rosa Maria Ortiz Flores- Lot 1 Tract 1 2.791 Acres
Dismal
-Ignacio Sanchez Palomino to Juan Manuel Martinez Balderas, Joel Juarez Colunga,
Juan Manuel Martinez-Balderas, Maria Rodriguez Tellez- Lot 2 2.802 Acres Dismal
-Janice L Butler, Jerry W Butler, Nelson L Butler, Patricia S Butler to Nicole Butler Ezzell
and Roger S Ezzell- 1.14 Acres Tract 1 Herring
-Barney Butler Goff Sr to Barney Butler Goff Jr, Carol H Goff- Tract 1 1.29 Acres Dismal
-Ronnie Ennis, Sarah A Ennis to Brian Scott Krieg and Courtney Lynn Krieg- Lot 5 0.69
Acres Deerfield Estates Sub Section 1 Newton Grove
-Stacie R Blakeney/AKA, Reginald Hewett, Stacie R Hewett to Frederick H Beaujeu
Dufour- 5.89 Acres McDaniels
-Sidney Gabriel Tew to Elmer Antonio Vasquez and Lorena Margarita Luna- 3 Tracts w/
exceptions Little Coharie
-Annette M Norris to Loretta D Dudley and Zachary Sabourin- 1.71 Acres Little Coharie
-Kevin Ray Hall, Lucinda Ann Hall to Stephen A Warren- Tract 3 2.08 Acres Plainview
-Matthew Grayson Dudley to Whitney A Tyndall- 1.00 Acres Tract 10 Herring
-Betty N Tyler, Robert Dean Tyler to Derek J Godwin, Janean R Godwin- Lot 4 0.51 Acre
Lot 5 Plainview
-Citifinancial Services Inc/By AIF, Olympus Asset Management Inc/AIF to Sunrise
Properties and Rentals LLC- 2 Acres Sampson
-Larry G Parker, Vickie Williford Parker to Blanche Carroll- Lot 4 Belvoir
-Margaret Elaine House, Russell Stewart House to Michael John Edwards- Lots 5 & 12
Honeycutts
-Holly Jo King to Carol A King- 1.01 Acres Halls
-Connie V Naylor, James Howard Naylor to Candace Nicole House Naylor and James
Gregory Naylor- Lot 2 0.62 Acres Mingo
-Allen Gale Barefoot, Joyce Hill Barefoot to Allen Gale Barefoot, Emily Alane Barefoot,
Joyce Hill Barefoot and Julie Gayle Barefoot- 5 Tracts Newton Grove
-Patricia Ortiz to Alejandrino Burgos Tirado- 0.50 Acres North Clinton
-David G Gillet/By AIF, Jamey Richards/AIF to Nestor Antonio Miguel- Lot 2 2.17 Acres
Dismal
-DMB Development Inc/FKA, DMB Partners LLC, William B Sutton Jr/MGR, The Quest
Development Company of Dunn Inc to Kristy Hall Smith and Marcus Dewayne SmithLot 2 Timberlake Subdivision Section 4 North Clinton
-Kathy L Faircloth, Kathy L Faircloth/AIF, Troy G Faircloth Jr, William Earl Hairr/BY AIF to
Stephanie Stancil- 0.60 Acres Honeycutts
-John P Hendrix, Susan B Hendrix to Kathryn Merritt Cherry and Hugh Dail Merritt6.18 Acres Taylors Bridge
-HUD, Secreatary of HUD of Washington DC to Kevin Jacob Lee- 1 Acres Sampson
-Wanda Rose Jones to Thomas Royals Jones Jr- 2 Tracts Westbrook
-Della P Sessoms, Randall C Sessoms Jr to Justin Scott Sessoms- 1.55 Acres Little Coharie
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Miss Alyiah McKenzie
Morgan, 7 of 3391
Delway
Hwy.,
died
Tuesday,
April
23,
2013. Funeral services
were held Monday April
29, 2013 at 4:00 pm
at Union Elementary
School with the Rev.
Willie Alford officiating.
Burial followed in the
Harrells
Cemetery.
Born in 2006 in New York, Alyiah was a first grade
student at Union Elementary School.
She is
survived by her Mother, Brenda M. Merritt; Father,
Salathiel Merritt, Sr. of Poughkepise, NY; Material
grandfather, Wayne Morgan, Sr.; Brothers, Isidro
Martinez, Jr. and Joshua Martinez both of Harrells;
Aunts, Starlene Morgan and Sandra Morgan of
Poughkepsie, NY and Aunt and Uncle, Rosabell
Martinez and Isidro Martinez, Sr.; Uncles, Wayne
Morgan, Jr and David Morgan both of Poughkespie,
NY. The family received friends Sunday night from
5 to 8 pm at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and at other
times at 3391 Delway Hwy. Harrells, NC. Online
condolences at www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall Funeral
Home.
Carthage
Mrs. Shirley Diane Thomas Byrd, 66, of Carthage
passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Central
Carolina Hospital. A celebration of life was held on
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church with Pastor Gregg Newton and Pastor
Brad Marona officiating. The family received friends
one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial
followed in the church cemetery. Shirley was born
in Sanford, North Carolina on September 12, 1946
to Walter B. and Frances Goodman Thomas. She
worked as a waitress most of her life and especially
enjoyed spending time with her family and friends
she also enjoyed reading and gardening. She was a
loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, greatgrandmother and a dear friend to many and will
be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her
husband, David Leon Byrd, Sr of Carthage; one
daughter, Debbie Moneymaker and husband Kevin
of Carthage; three step-children, David Byrd, Jr,
Jackie Byrd, Lee Bryd; one sister, Frances Jean
Frederickson of Sanford; two brothers, Jimmy
Thomas and wife Betty and Glenn Thomas and
wife Brenda both of Sanford; nine grandchildren,
Stuart, Amber, Brian, Brad, Daniel, Lexi, Amber,
Kaylynne and Rebecca; seven great-grandchildren;
Cadence, Gavin, Dylan, Gracie, Aiden, Callie and
Myah. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Walter B. and Frances Goodman Thomas; one
daughter, Christa Ann Byrd; two sisters, Sandra Hall
and Mary Hardy. Condolences may be sent to www.
coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has
entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home
and Crematory.
Clinton
Mr. Charles Franklin Bland, 99, of 1650 Share
Cake Road, died at Sampson Regional Medical
Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013. Funeral services
were held Monday at 11:00 am at Mary’s Chapel
Baptist Church with the Rev. David Willis and Rev.
Allen Gore officiating. Burial followed in Grandview
Memorial Park. Born in 1914 in Duplin County, Mr.
Bland was the son of the late Charlie and Rachel
Mitchell Bland. He was a member of Mary’s Chapel
Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was the
widower of Mary Ella King. He is survived by three
daughters, Clara B. Hadden of Clinton, Sandra
Westbrook and special friend, Albert Bryan of
Newton Grove and Connie Strickland and husband,
David of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; three sons, Ralph
Bland and wife, Becky of Clinton, Charles Bland and
wife, Irene of San Antonia, Texas and Kenneth Bland
and wife, Pattie of Clinton and one brother, William
Bland and wife, Rachel of Wilmington. Eighteen
grandchildren; Thirty-nine great-grandchildren;
Nineteen great-great-grandchildren; Two great-greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Estelle Bland King, brother, Robert Bland and
one great-granddaughter, Kristi Bland. The family
will receive friends Sunday night from 6-8 pm at
Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church and other times at his
home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to
Mary’s Chapel Baptist Church, 2336 Keener Road,
Clinton, NC. The family wants to thank the nursing
staff on the Skilled Nursing Unit at Sampson Regional
Medical Center and to special care giver, Jeanette
Smith for the loving care they showed to him and
his family. Online condolences may be sent to www.
royalhallfuneralhome.com.
ROSEBORO
Mrs. Mary Jane Myers, 84, of 405 Little Coharie
Lane, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at The Magnolia
in Clinton. Mrs. Myers was born on October 10, 1928,
in Franklin Co., PA to the late Martin L. and Lillian
Myers Smith. She was a homemaker. She is survived
by: two daughters, Judith Grames of Roseboro and
Pamela Cain of Port Angeles, WA; one son, Charles
Myers of California; two sisters, Deloris Mosser of PA
and Nancy of PA; and one brother, Martin Smith of
DE. The family will have a private service at a later
date. Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home,
401 W Roseboro Street, Roseboro.
Clinton
Mrs. Elmer Lee “Milk” Newkirk, 72 of 426-B McKoy
Street, Clinton, NC died Tuesday at Rex Hospital,
Raleigh, NC
Clinton
Mrs. Nancy Lou Wiggins Shirley, 75, of 5614
Kenner Rd. passed away Friday, April 26, at Cape
Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
A
graveside service was held 12 Noon, Monday, April
29, at the family’s cemetery at 9693 NC Hwy. 210
South Autryville, N.C. 28318 with the Rev Rochelle
Bailey officiating. Mrs. Shirley, born in Wilson Co.,
was the daughter of the late David Allen Wiggins
and Gertrude Boswell Wiggins and was the widow of
Dana James Shirley. A grandson Noah Adam Bowden
and a brother Frank Flowers Wiggins preceded her in
death. Nancy retired as Vice-President of Operations
for First Union National Bank and a member of
Keener United Methodist Church. She is survived
by: two sons; Mark Bowden and Larry Bowden of
Clinton; five grandchildren: David Allen Bowden,
James Lawrence Bowden, Ashleigh Reed Bowden,
Willard Thomas Bowden, and Sarah Grace Bowden;
a great-granddaughter Noel Adision Bowden. The
family received friends 10-11:30 AM, Monday, April
29, at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home and other
times at the home of her son Larry, 5614 Keener
Rd. Clinton, N.C. 28328. Memorials can be made
to Keener United Methodist Church in memory of
Nancy Shirley c/o Ann Hobbs 4750 Hobbton Hwy.
Clinton, N.C. 28328. Condolences can be made to
the family online at www.crumpler-honeycutt.com.
Arrangements by Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home
118 Fayetteville St. Clinton, N.C. 28328.
Salemburg
Mrs. Evelyn McLamb Spell, 93, of 924 Horse
Pasture Rd., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013,
at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A
funeral service was held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday,
May 1st , at Calvary Tabernacle PFWB Church in
Salemburg with the Rev. Eddie McKeel and Rev.
Paul Honeycutt officiating. Interment followed in the
church cemetery. Evelyn, born in Sampson Co., was
the daughter of the late Theida McLamb and Clydia
Tew McLamb and was the widow of Noah Clifton
Spell. She was also preceded in death by sisters,
Gloria White, Della Reese Nagao, Dossie Royal,
Elsie McLamb, Christine Grantham, Lawilla Johnson,
Merthy Jones, and a brother, Boy Blue McLamb. Mrs.
Spell was a homemaker and a member of Calvary
Tabernacle PFWB Church. Mrs. Spell is survived by
her sons, William Curtis Spell and Noah Pervis Spell,
both of Clinton and Gary Dean Spell of Roseboro; her
daughters, Lexie Jackson and husband Thomas of
Roseboro and Ulanda Dale and husband Ronnie of
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Godwin; Five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
a brother, J. K. McLamb of Eastover, and a sister
Delorus Royal of Salemburg. The family received
friends 6-8 PM, Tuesday, April 30th at CrumplerHoneycutt Funeral Home in Clinton and other times
at the home 924 Horse Pasture Rd. Salemburg.
Clinton
Mr. George Leon Thornton, Sr., 78 of 1054
Sharecake Road, died in Mary Gran Nursing Center,
Friday, April 26, 2013. Graveside services were
held Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Clinton Cemetery
with the Rev. Charles Ray Jernigan. Born in 1934 in
Sampson County, Mr. Thornton was the son of the
late Foy and Fonnie Lee Thornton. He was a Veteran
of the U.S. Army and a retired firefighter with Hall’s
Fire Department. He was a retired Farmer and the
widower of Mary Frances Jones Thornton. He is
survived by two sons, George Leon Thornton, Jr. of
Clinton and William Keith Thornton and wife, Mary
of Faison; two sisters, Ann Laura Smith and Alice
Matthews both of Clinton and two brothers, Marshall
Thornton and Freddie Thornton both of Clinton. Three
grandchildren: Matthew Thornton, Lesley Thornton
and Leon Thornton, III; Three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lynn and
two brothers, Shelton Thornton and Eldon Thornton.
The family received friends Saturday from 6-8 pm
at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and other times at his
home. Online condolences may be sent to www.
royalhallfuneralhome.com.
Clinton
Mr. Provert J. “Jamie” Williams, 64, of 308 Lisbon
Street, Apt. D, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Kitty
Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro. The funeral
will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at Brock
Memorial & Worley Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. James Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in
Hillcrest Memorial Park, Clinton. Public Visitation
will be held Friday, May 3 from 3-7 p.m.at Brock
Memorial & Worley Funeral Home, Clinton with the
family present from 6-7 p.m. Mr. Williams is survived
by his sons, Anthony Carr of Columbia, MD and
Trinity James Hand of Kenly, NC; sisters, Lillie W.
Faison and Patricia Freeman both of Clinton, NC,
Belinda Williams of Warsaw, NC; brothers, John
Williams of Clinton, NC, Jesse Williams of Warsaw,
NC, and Everett Williams of Forestville, MD; four
grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent
to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Services
entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral
Home in Clinton.
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Congratulations
Chamber Member of the Week
Often many of us, including myself, get so caught up
in the here, now, and future that we don’t take time
to reflect on our history. The history that helped mold
us to who we are today. As we reflect, not only do we
need to uncover major positive and negative events
and developments within our organizations but we
also need to reflect on how leaders responded to
past challenges, trends, and events.
While the Chamber was formed in 1947, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce
evolved to the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce in December 1976. In
a newspaper clipping from the Chamber’s 1976 Board Minutes, it states “The
changes was made being the directors felt that the chamber actually represented an area outside the city and that the chamber had always worked for development of the area rather than just the city itself.” In the year 2000, the county
wide initiative continued as the Chamber transformed into how we know it today,
the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce. As the leaders in 1976 believed,
the Chamber is still an initiative for economic growth, a healthy business community, and an outstanding quality of life for all of Sampson County.
Throughout the years the Chamber has continue to offer and expand programs
and opportunities to network, attend educational seminars, receive marketing and advertising, increase communication throughout the County between
Chamber Members and more. The Chamber stands strong on “Buy Local First”
and other county wide initiatives in order to support one another for growth and
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While the Chamber continues to grow, evolve, and learn, one thing holds true
throughout our past, present, and future. The Chamber cannot offer any of
these opportunities and would not be here if it was not for each of our Chamber
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beginning of existence to the growth of new members each month, we are
honored that each of you chooses to support the Chamber, the community,
and Sampson County. Through your continuing support, we look forward to the
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On Friday, April 26th the Chamber was able to celebrate the new ownership
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